Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PC 1029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PC 1029 AM
PC 1029 BM
Hollywood ArgylesAlley Oop / Hully Gully
Vinyl pressings
Alley Oop / Hully Gully
by Hollywood Argyles · 1974
10 pressings3 countriesVocalNoveltyRockPop
Alley Oop / Hully Gully was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Alley Oop / Hully Gully
1 pressing came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | Era Records HTE-50197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor PC 1029First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Quality Gc 349X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 41.797", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | ERA Records 0117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Era Records 50197", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Happy Tiger Era Records HTE-50197", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Era Records 0117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Era Records 0117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | ERA Records 0117", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AAlley Oop2:36
- BHully Gully
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alley Oop / Hully Gully are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Alley Oop / Hully Gully are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1969 and 1982.
When was Alley Oop / Hully Gully first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Canada. One of them is Polydor PC 1029.
How do I tell if my copy of Alley Oop / Hully Gully is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PC 1029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PC 1029 AM and PC 1029 BM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alley Oop / Hully Gully 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.
