US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55613
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Bridgeport Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LB1704–1A side deadwax - etched
LB 1705B side deadwax - etched
LB-1704-RE-2A-side label
LB-1705B-side label
Jan & DeanHonolulu Lulu
Vinyl pressings
Honolulu Lulu
by Jan & Dean · 1963
18 pressings12 countriesSurfRockPop
Honolulu Lulu 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 Honolulu Lulu
16 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 10 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
- Liberty 55613
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LB-1704 ① TIA-side runout etched, variant 1
LB-1705 ② TIIB-side runout etched, variant 1
LB-1704 ① TIIA-side runout etched, variant 2
LB-1705 ② TIB-side runout etched, variant 2
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55613
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-LB-1704 RE-1 MR [in circle] Δ-49078A-side runout etched
45-LB-1705 MR [in circle] Δ-49078-XB-side runout etched
LB-1704-RE-2A-side label
LB-1705B-side label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55613
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
LB-1704-RE-2Side A Label
LB-1705Side B Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55613
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
LB-1704-RE-2Side A Label
LB-1705Side B Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55613
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LB 1704 ⑤ T1 TA-Side Runout
LB 1705 ③ T1 TB-Side Runout
LB-1704-RE-2A-Side Label
LB-1705B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Liberty LIB-55613 (0)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Liberty F-55613First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | Liberty LIB 55613First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Greece | Liberty LIB 55613 GFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Italy | Liberty LIB 55613First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Liberty P LIB 55 613 H / Liberty P-LIB 55613 HFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Liberty LIB. 55613First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | Liberty LIB 55613 / Liberty LIB 55613 SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Liberty LIB 55613First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Liberty LIB 55613First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Liberty 55613First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1963 | US | Liberty 55613First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Liberty 55613First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1963 | US | Liberty 55613First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Liberty 55613First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Liberty L 22 584 / Liberty LIB-556137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | Liberty LR-10057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHonolulu Lulu2:11
- BSomeday (You'll Go Walking By)2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Honolulu Lulu are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Honolulu Lulu are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Honolulu Lulu first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Liberty 55613.
How do I tell if my copy of Honolulu Lulu is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 55613, LIB 55613, LIB-55613 (0), F-55613) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LB1704–1 and LB 1705. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Honolulu Lulu 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.
