US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Chancellor C 1061
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C1061 A1 LW MM D BellSoundA side runout
C1061 B1 LW D MM BellSoundB side runout
C-1061 AA side label
C-1061 BB side label
FabianLong Before / Kissin' And Twistin'
Vinyl pressings
Long Before / Kissin' And Twistin'
by Fabian · 1960
11 pressings6 countriesRock & RollTwistRock
Long Before / Kissin' And Twistin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Long Before / Kissin' And Twistin'
11 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 6 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Chancellor C-1061
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Chancellor C 1061
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Chancellor C 1061
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Bell Sound C1061A1 LWA-side runout
Bell Sound C1061B1 LWB-side runout
45-1061 AA-side label
45-1061 BB-side label
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP 810
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 C 1061A-1N V ET 1Side A, stamped
45 C 1061B-1N G ET 1Side B, stamped
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP 810
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Belgium | Chancellor C-1061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Chancellor C-1061XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Denmark | Sonet T 8088First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Denmark | Sonet T 8088First year7" | 7" |
| 1960 | Japan | Angel Records HM-1107First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 810First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Chancellor C 1061First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Chancellor C-1061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Chancellor C 1061First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Chancellor C 1061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALong Before2:05
- BKissin' & Twistin'2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Long Before / Kissin' And Twistin' are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Long Before / Kissin' And Twistin' are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Long Before / Kissin' And Twistin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Chancellor C 1061.
How do I tell if my copy of Long Before / Kissin' And Twistin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 1061, C-1061, 45-POP 810, C-1061X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C1061 A1 LW MM D BellSound and C1061 B1 LW D MM BellSound. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Long Before / Kissin' And Twistin' 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.
