US
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-7585
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis
- Runout / matrix
K2 WW1431-2S A4 IRunout, side A, etched
K2 WW1432-2S A1 IRunout, side B, etched
K2WW-1431A-side label
K2WW-1432B-side label
Homer And JethroThe Battle Of Kookamonga
Vinyl pressings
The Battle Of Kookamonga
by Homer And Jethro · 1959
14 pressings7 countriesCountryParodyPopFolk
The Battle Of Kookamonga was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 The Battle Of Kookamonga
14 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 7 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-7585
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
K2 WW-1431-4S H ARunout A
K2 WW-1432-4S H ARunout B
BMI
K2WW-1431Label A
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-7585
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway
- Runout / matrix
K2 WW1431-3S A3 RRunout, side A, etched, variant 1
K2 WW1432-3S A1 RRunout, side B, etched, variant 1
K2 WW1431-3S A1 RRunout, side A, stamped, variant 2
K2 WW1432-3S A2 RRunout, side B, stamped, variant 2
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 61-7585
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K2WA 5522 1S A1Runout, side A, stamped
K2WA 5523 1S A1Runout, side B, stamped
K2WA-5522A-side label
K2WA-5523B-side label
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA 45-RCA 1148
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
K2WW-1431Label, Side A
K2WW-1432Label, Side B
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA 45-RCA 1148
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Tri Centre
- Runout / matrix
K2WW-1431-1CLabel, Side A
K2WW-1432-1CLabel, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | RCA 10777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-7585First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | RCA Victor 20-7585First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Germany | RCA 47-7585First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Ireland | RCA 45 - ERC 1148First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | New Zealand | RCA 4/60138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | RCA 45-RCA 1148First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | RCA RCA 1148First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | UK | RCA RCA 1148First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | UK | RCA 45-RCA 1148First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor 47-7585First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor 47-7585First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor 47-7585First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor 61-7585First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Battle Of Kookamonga2:30
- BWaterloo2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Battle Of Kookamonga are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Battle Of Kookamonga are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Battle Of Kookamonga first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-7585.
How do I tell if my copy of The Battle Of Kookamonga is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-7585, 61-7585, 45-RCA 1148, RCA 1148) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K2 WW1431-2S A4 I and K2 WW1432-2S A1 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Battle Of Kookamonga 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.