US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Fury Records 1034
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Flame label
- Runout / matrix
F-1069 LWA-side etched runout
F-1070-45 LWB-side etched runout
(F 1069)A side label
(F 1070)B side label
Jackie And The StarlitesValarie / Way Up In The Sky
Vinyl pressings
Valarie / Way Up In The Sky
by Jackie And The Starlites · 1960
16 pressings1 countryDoo WopRock
Valarie / Way Up In The Sky was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Valarie / Way Up In The Sky
6 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Fury Records 1034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Horse label
- Runout / matrix
F-1069 LWEtched, A-side runout
F-1070-45 LWEtched, B-side runout
(F 1069)Label, A-side
(F 1070)Label, B-side
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Fury Records 1034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Flame label
- Runout / matrix
F-1069 LWA side runout
F-1070 - 45 LWB side runout
(F 1069)A side label
(F 1070)B side label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Fury Records 1034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
1034 ALabel A
1034 BLabel B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Fury Records 1034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Horse Logo
- Runout / matrix
(F 1069)A side label
(F 1070)B side label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Fury Records 1034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Horse label
- Runout / matrix
45-F-1069 LW △ 36127Etched, A-side runout
45-F-1070 LW △ 36127-xEtched, B-side runout
(F 1069)Label, A-side
(F 1070)Label, B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Fury Records 1034First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Fury Records 1034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Fury Records 1034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Fury Records 1034First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1960 | US | Fury Records 1034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Fury Records 1034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Everlast 50277", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| 1964 | US | Everlast 50277", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Flashback Records FLB 87", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1965 | US | Flashback Records FLB 87", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-1857", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL-16397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL.1639 / Fury Records COL.16397", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Old Goodies 2047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Flashback Records FLB 87", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-1857", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AValarie2:35
- BWay Up In The Sky2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Valarie / Way Up In The Sky are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Valarie / Way Up In The Sky are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1960 and 1965.
When was Valarie / Way Up In The Sky first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Fury Records 1034.
How do I tell if my copy of Valarie / Way Up In The Sky is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F-1069 LW and F-1070-45 LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Valarie / Way Up In The Sky 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.