US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 55243
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 113192 5Side A Runout, variant 1
45 113193Side B Runout, variant 1
45 113192 10 2Side A Runout, variant 2
45 113193 8 2Side B Runout, variant 2
Jackie WilsonShake A Hand
Vinyl pressings
Shake A Hand
by Jackie Wilson · 1963
10 pressings7 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Shake A Hand was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Shake A Hand
10 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 55243
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 113192 4 1A-side Runout, Stamped
45 113193 5 1B-side Runout, Stamped
113,192A-side Label
113,193B-side Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 55243
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
June 1963- Label and catalog number
- Coral Q.72464
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Coral Q.72464
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · blue label
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick BK-396
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Brunswick BK-396First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Brunswick B-55243First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Germany | Coral 93 353First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Japan | Coral HIT-97First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Brunswick BK396First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | UK | Coral Q.72464First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Brunswick 55243First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Brunswick 55243First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Brunswick 55243First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | UK | Coral Q.72464First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AShake A Hand2:39
- BSay I Do2:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shake A Hand are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Shake A Hand are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Shake A Hand first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Brunswick 55243.
How do I tell if my copy of Shake A Hand is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 55243, Q.72464, BK-396, B-55243) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 113192 5 and 45 113193. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shake A Hand 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.
