US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9712
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WPKM-3613 - 2S A HRunout A, stamped
WPKM-3612 - 2S HRunout B, stamped
WPKM-3613Label A
WPKM-3612Label B
Hugo Montenegro, His Orchestra And ChorusGood Vibrations / Tony's Theme
Vinyl pressings
Good Vibrations / Tony's Theme
by Hugo Montenegro, His Orchestra And Chorus · 1969
10 pressings7 countriesThemeEasy ListeningJazzStage & Screen
Good Vibrations / Tony's Theme was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Good Vibrations / Tony's Theme
10 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA 47-9712
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1807
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
March 21, 1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA RCA 1807
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA 47-9712
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WPKM 3612 A2Side A Runout
WPKM 3613 A2Side B Runout
WPKM-3612Side A Label
WPKM-3613Side B Label
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 49.581
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | RCA 47-9712First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Australia | RCA 47-9712First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | France | RCA Victor 49.581First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-9712First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Greece | RCA Victor 47g 1375First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 47-9712First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1807First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor 47-9712First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | RCA 47-9712First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | RCA RCA 1807First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AGood Vibrations2:50
- BTony's Theme2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Good Vibrations / Tony's Theme are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Good Vibrations / Tony's Theme are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Good Vibrations / Tony's Theme first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-9712.
How do I tell if my copy of Good Vibrations / Tony's Theme is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-9712, RCA 1807, 49.581, 47g 1375) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WPKM-3613 - 2S A H and WPKM-3612 - 2S H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Good Vibrations / Tony's Theme 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.
