US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Swan S 4066
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARP RECORDING RECO-ART PHILA. S-4066-N AudioMatrix SwanA runout
ARP RECORDING RECO-ART PHILA. S-4066-T AudioMatrix SwanB runout
S 4066-MA label
S 4066-TB label
Freddy CannonMuskrat Ramble
Vinyl pressings
Muskrat Ramble
by Freddy Cannon · 1961
10 pressings7 countriesRock & RollVocalRock
Muskrat Ramble was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Muskrat Ramble
9 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 7 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Swan S 4066
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-S-4066-MStamped in A-side runouts
45-S-4066-TStamped in B-side runouts
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Swan S 4066
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Diskmakers Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-4066-M AudioMatrix Swan DM RECORDING RECO-ART PHILA.A side runout
S-4066-T AudioMatrix Swan DM RECORDING RECO-ART PHILA.B side runout
S 4066-MA side label
S 4066-TB side label
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International JAR-548
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 KR 1073-1 N P ET 1Matrix side A stamped
45 KR 1074-1 N P ET 1Matrix side B stamped
45-KR-1073Labels side A
45-KR-1074Labels side B
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International TRS-1618
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1262X
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Top Rank International TRS-1618First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Quality 1262XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | Top Rank International T 1050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Netherlands | Top Rank International HTR 607First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | New Zealand | Top Rank International JAR-360First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | Top Rank International JAR-548First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Swan S 4066First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Swan S 4066First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Swan S 4066First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Top Rank International JAR-5487", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMuskrat Ramble2:27
- BTwo Thousand-882:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Muskrat Ramble are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Muskrat Ramble are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Muskrat Ramble first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Swan S 4066.
How do I tell if my copy of Muskrat Ramble is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 4066, JAR-548, TRS-1618, 1262X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARP RECORDING RECO-ART PHILA. S-4066-N AudioMatrix Swan and ARP RECORDING RECO-ART PHILA. S-4066-T AudioMatrix Swan. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Muskrat Ramble 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.
