US
January 25, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55541
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Eugene McDanielsThe Puzzle
Vinyl pressings
The Puzzle
by Eugene McDaniels · 1963
11 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRockFunk / Soul
The Puzzle was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The Puzzle
11 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
January 25, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55541
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
January 25, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55541
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
January 25, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55541
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
January 25, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55541
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LIB 55541
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Liberty LIB-55541First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Liberty F-55541First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Liberty LIB 55541First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | UK | Liberty LIB 55541First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Liberty LIB 55541First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Liberty LIB 55541First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Liberty F-55541First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Liberty 55541First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Liberty 55541First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Liberty F-55541First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Liberty 55541First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Puzzle2:09
- BCry Baby Cry1:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Puzzle are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Puzzle are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Puzzle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Liberty F-55541, released January 25, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of The Puzzle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-55541, 55541, LIB 55541, LIB-55541) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Puzzle on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
