US
1961- Label and catalog number
- King Records 771
- Format
- LP, Mono, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
K-12-771-A-2Side A runout, variant 1
K-12-771-B-1Side B runout, variant 1
K-120-771-A-1Side A runout, variant 2
K-12-771-B-2Side B runout, variant 2
James BrownTwist Around
Vinyl pressings
Twist Around
by James Brown · 1961
15 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Twist Around was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Twist Around
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | King Records 771First yearLP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
| 1962 | US | King Records 771LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
| 1963 | US | King Records 771LP, Mono, Compilation, Reissue · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation, Reissue · Mono |
| 1963 | US | King Records 771LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | King Records 771LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | King Records 771 / Regency 771LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | King Records 771LP, Mono, Compilation, Reissue · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation, Reissue · Mono |
| 2016 | UK | Not Now Music NOTLP231LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0033CVLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Italy | Ermitage VNL 18723LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0033LP, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0033MELP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | King Records 771 / King Records LP 771LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | King Records 771 / Regency 771LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
| ? | US | Polydor 771 / Polydor PD 771LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hold It
- A2Scratch
- A3Night Train
- A4The Wobble
- A5Night Flying
- A6Just A Little Bit Of Everything
- B1Doin' Everything
- B2Suds
- B3Tonk Game
- B4Switch-A-Roo
- B5Bushy Tail
- B6Cross Firing
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Twist Around are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Twist Around are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 2024.
When was Twist Around first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is King Records 771.
How do I tell if my copy of Twist Around is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 771) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-12-771-A-2 and K-12-771-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Twist Around 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.
