US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-16244-N1 ☖Stamped in runout A
45-16243-N2 ☖Stamped in runout B
45-16244Label A
45-16243Label B
Hank Thompson And His Brazos Valley BoysRockin' In The Congo
Vinyl pressings
Rockin' In The Congo
by Hank Thompson and His Brazos Valley Boys · 1957
11 pressings5 countriesRockabillyWestern SwingCountryRock
Rockin' In The Congo was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Rockin' In The Congo
8 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 3 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3623
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(45-16244)
(45-16243)
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(45-16244)A label
(45-16243)B label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3623
- Format
- 7", Single
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Capitol Records F3623First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Capitol Records 3623First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Capitol Records 3623First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3623First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records 3623First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | UK | Capitol Records CL158777", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Capitol Records CL 158777", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records F 36237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARockin' In The Congo
- BI Was The First One
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rockin' In The Congo are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Rockin' In The Congo are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1957 and 1976.
When was Rockin' In The Congo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Capitol Records F3623.
How do I tell if my copy of Rockin' In The Congo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F3623, 3623) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-16244-N1 ☖ and 45-16243-N2 ☖. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rockin' In The Congo 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.
