Germany
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records K 22 453Capitol Records F 80524
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 37 994
45-37 947
Gene VincentBe-Bop-A-Lula-62
Vinyl pressings
Be-Bop-A-Lula-62
by Gene Vincent · 1962
13 pressings8 countriesRock & RollRock
Be-Bop-A-Lula-62 was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Be-Bop-A-Lula-62
9 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 15264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 15264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 F 37991-1N JR ZTSide A Runout (Stamped)
45 F 37947-1N JR ZTSide B Runout (Stamped)
F 37994Side A Label
F 37947Side B Label
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 15264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 F 37994-I-NStamped in runout area side A
45 F 37947-I-NStamped in runout area side B
X37994 45On center label side A
X37947 45On center label side B
Denmark
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45 CL 15264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F-37994-1Runout side A, stamped
F-37947-1Runout side B, stamped
45-CL 15264 (F 37944)Matrix side A, label
45-CL 15264 (F 37947)Matrix side B, label
Finland
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F 37994
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Denmark | Capitol Records 45 CL 15264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Finland | Capitol Records CL 15264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | Capitol Records K 22 453 / Capitol Records F 80524First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Capitol Records HF 274First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Sweden | Capitol Records CL 15264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Sweden | Capitol Records CL 15264First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 15264First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 15264First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 15264First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | Italy | Capitol Records 45 QCL 1617", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Japan | Capitol Records 7P-2797", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | Japan | Capitol Records 7P-2797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 006-81 259 M / Capitol Records 1 C 006-81 2597", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ABe-Bop-A-Lula-62
- BThe King Of Fools
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Be-Bop-A-Lula-62 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Be-Bop-A-Lula-62 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1962 and 1972.
When was Be-Bop-A-Lula-62 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Germany, UK, Denmark, Finland and more. One of them is Capitol Records K 22 453.
How do I tell if my copy of Be-Bop-A-Lula-62 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 22 453, 45-CL 15264, 45 CL 15264, CL 15264) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 37 994 and 45-37 947. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Be-Bop-A-Lula-62 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.
