US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Legrand Records 1015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · First pressing
- Runout / matrix
. ZTSP81144-1BStamped Side A
. ZTSP81145-1AStamped Side B
ZTSP 81144A side label
ZTSP 81145B side label
Gary U.S. BondsDear Lady Twist
Vinyl pressings
Dear Lady Twist
by Gary U.S. Bonds · 1961
28 pressings9 countriesRock & RollTwistRock
Dear Lady Twist 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 Dear Lady Twist
4 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Legrand Records 1015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 81145A
ZTSP 81144B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Legrand Records 1015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
. ZTSP81144-1D T1A runout stamped, except T1, etched
. ZTSP81145-1D T1B runout stamped, except T1, etched
ZTSP 81144A side label
ZTSP 81145B side label
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Reo 8623X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-8623-S1Runout side A
45-8623-S2Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Reo 8623XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Legrand Records 1015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1961 | US | Legrand Records 1015First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Legrand Records 1015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1962 | Australia | Top Rank International TRK-1757", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Germany | Columbia C 22 101 / Columbia 45 - DW 59747", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Top Rank International Jar 4197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Sweden | Top Rank International T 10957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Top Rank JAR-6027", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Legrand Records 10157", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1962 | US | Legrand Records 10157", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1962 | US | Legrand Records 10157", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1962 | US | Legrand Records 10157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Legrand Records 10157", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Legrand Records LEG-10157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Goldies 45 D-26157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Top Rank International HTR-7497", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| ? | Peru | Odeon 45-82287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Legrand Records LEG 10157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Legrand Records 10157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Legrand Records LEG 10157", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | US | Legrand Records LEGRAND 10157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Legrand Records 10157", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Legrand Records 10157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Legrand Records LEG 10157", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ADear Lady Twist2:24
- BHavin' So Much Fun2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dear Lady Twist are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Dear Lady Twist are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1961 and 1973.
When was Dear Lady Twist first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada. One of them is Legrand Records 1015.
How do I tell if my copy of Dear Lady Twist is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1015, 8623X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, . ZTSP81144-1B and . ZTSP81145-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dear Lady Twist 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.
