US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
N2 PW0213-1S RSide A Runout
M2 PW4099-11S RSide B Runout
N2PW-0213Side A Label
M2PW-4099Side B Label
Henry ManciniExperiment In Terror
Vinyl pressings
Experiment In Terror
by Henry Mancini · 1962
10 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningTwistThemeInstrumental
Experiment In Terror 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 Experiment In Terror
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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
N2 PW0213-3S A2 IStamped Side A
M2 PW4099-12S A1 IStamped Side B
N2PW-0213Label Side A
M2PW-4099Label Side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
N2 PW0213-4S HSide A Runout; stamped
M2 PW4099-13S HSide B Runout; stamped
N2PW-0213Side A Label
M2PW-4099Side B Label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
N2 PW0213-2S A2 A1 R RStamped Side A
M2 PW4099-10S A 1 R RStamped Side B
N2PW-0213Label Side A
M2PW-4099Label Side B
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA 45-RCA 1285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Argentina
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA 31A-0070Vik 31A-0070
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NAHI 4495A Side Label
NAHI 4496B Side Label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Argentina | RCA 31A-0070 / Vik 31A-0070First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-8008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Greece | RCA Victor 47g 848First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Italy | RCA Victor 45N 1296 (47-8008)First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | RCA 45-RCA 1285First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor 47-8008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor 47-8008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor 47-8008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor 47-8008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA 47-80087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AExperiment In Terror2:16
- BTooty Twist2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Experiment In Terror are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Experiment In Terror are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Experiment In Terror first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-8008.
How do I tell if my copy of Experiment In Terror is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-8008, 45-RCA 1285, 31A-0070, 47g 848) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, N2 PW0213-1S R and M2 PW4099-11S R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Experiment In Terror 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.
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