US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records SRS 67079
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 67079-A-S1 1 MRA Side
SR 67079-B-S1 1 MRB Side
Jerry Lee LewisMemphis Beat
Vinyl pressings
Memphis Beat
by Jerry Lee Lewis · 1966
11 pressings7 countriesRock & RollCountry RockRock
Memphis Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Memphis Beat
10 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 6 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records MGS-27079Smash Records MGS 27079
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 27079A S2 RI MRRunout, side A, variant 1
MG 27079B S2 RIII MRRunout, side B, variant 1
MG 27079A S2 RIV MRRunout, side A, variant 2
MG 27079B S2 RII MRRunout, side B, variant 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records MGS-27079
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Promo
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips BL 7706Philips BL.7706
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
14569 1L ▽ 1 420 1 1 2Side A runout, stamped
14569 ̷1̷5̷4̷6̷9̷ 2L ▽ 1 420 1 1 4Side B runout, etched & stamped
14569 1LSide A label
14569 2LSide B label
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips SBL 7706
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips PD 215
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MX 150814 PD 215 -1 MG 27079A S2Runout Side A
MX 150815 PD 215 -2 MG 27079B S2Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Philips PD 215First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Smash Records SRS 67079First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Smash Records MGS 27079 / Smash Records MGS. 27079First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Philips 843 462 BYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Philips BL14569First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Philips BL 7706 / Philips BL.7706First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Philips SBL 7706First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Smash Records SRS 67079First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Smash Records MGS-27079 / Smash Records MGS 27079First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Smash Records MGS-27079First yearLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | Philips 843 462LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Memphis Beat2:49
- A2Mathilda2:14
- A3Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee2:13
- A4Hallelujah, I Love Her So2:30
- A5She Thinks I Still Care2:47
- A6Just Because1:57
- B1Sticks And Stones2:04
- B2Whenever You're Ready1:46
- B3Lincoln Limousine2:37
- B4Big Boss Man2:50
- B5Too Young2:56
- B6The Urge2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Memphis Beat are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Memphis Beat are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Memphis Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Smash Records SRS 67079.
How do I tell if my copy of Memphis Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRS 67079, MGS-27079, BL 7706, SBL 7706) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR 67079-A-S1 1 MR and SR 67079-B-S1 1 MR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Memphis Beat 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.
