Austria
1964- Label and catalog number
- CBS 1.517
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 77651-1 IMRunout Side A
ZSP 77650-2 IMRunout Side B
ZSP 77651-1Label Side A
ZSP 77650-2Label Side B
Jerry JacksonShrimp Boats / Always
Vinyl pressings
Shrimp Boats / Always
by Jerry Jackson · 1964
10 pressings7 countriesSkaSoulVocalReggae
Shrimp Boats / Always was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Shrimp Boats / Always
4 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-43056
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1964- Label and catalog number
- CBS 1.517
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Philippines
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-43056
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JZSP 77651A side label + runout, stamped
JZSP 77650B side label + runout, stamped
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Austria | CBS 1.517First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Columbia 4-43056First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Netherlands | CBS 1.517First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Philippines | Columbia 4-43056First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | Costa Rica | CBS 57227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Costa Rica | CBS 57227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Columbia 4-430567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Columbia 4-430567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Columbia 4-430567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Columbia 4-430567", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AShrimp Boats2:45
- BAlways2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shrimp Boats / Always are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Shrimp Boats / Always are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was Shrimp Boats / Always first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Austria, Canada, Netherlands, Philippines. One of them is CBS 1.517.
How do I tell if my copy of Shrimp Boats / Always is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1.517, 4-43056) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSP 77651-1 IM and ZSP 77650-2 IM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shrimp Boats / Always 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.