US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Swan 4038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4038-OA
4038-KB
Freddy CannonOkefenokee
Vinyl pressings
Okefenokee
by Freddy Cannon · 1959
10 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRock
Okefenokee was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Okefenokee
10 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Swan 4038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4038-OA
4038-KB
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International 45-JAR-207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International 45-JAR-207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(45-KR-365)Side A label inverted
(45-KR-366)Side B label inverted
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Quality K-1939
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-1939-S1Label A
45-1939-S2Label B
Germany
1959- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International 75 030
- 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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Quality K-1939First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Germany | Top Rank International 75 030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Italy | Top Rank International R. 45 - 2028First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Top Rank International 45-HTR-518First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Top Rank International 45-HTR-518First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Sweden | Top Rank International T 1010First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | Top Rank International 45-JAR-207First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | Top Rank International 45-JAR-207First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Swan 4038First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Swan 4038First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOkefenokee2:39
- BKookie Hat2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Okefenokee are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Okefenokee are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Okefenokee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Swan 4038.
How do I tell if my copy of Okefenokee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4038, 45-JAR-207, K-1939, 75 030) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4038-O and 4038-K. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Okefenokee 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.
