US
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- Sun SUN-124
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XSY130679-1B
XSY130680-1B
Vinyl pressings
Monsters
by Jerry Lee Lewis · 1971
19 pressings7 countriesRock & RollCountryRockFolk
Monsters was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Monsters
7 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- Sun SUN-124
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XSY130679-1B SUN124A
XSY130680-1B SUN124B
US
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- Sun Sun-124
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SUN-124 - A
SUN-124 - B
US
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- Sun SUN-124
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SUN-124AX GB
SUN 124B GB
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Sun SUN 124Sun SUN-124
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SUN-124-S1Side A runout
SUN-124-S2Side B runout
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Sun SUN 124Sun SUN-124
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Sun SUN 124 / Sun SUN-124First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Sun SUN 124LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1971 | Canada | Sun SUN 124 / Sun SUN-124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Sun SQ 20.042 / Sun SQ 20042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Sun SUN-124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Sun SUN-124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Sun SUN-124First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Sun Sun-124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Australia | Calendar Records SR 66-9902LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Horizon HZ-52 / Sun HZ-52LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Sun 6467 019LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Sun SUN-124 / Sun SW-95638LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1974 | Australia | Universal Summit SRA250.155 / Universal Summit SRA-250,155LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Birchmount BM 734LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon BI 1591LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon 220·13·019LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Sun SUN-124 / Sun SW-95638LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | US | Sun SUN-124 / Sun SUN 124LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Sun SUN-124 / Sun DT-93880LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Be Cruel1:58
- A2Your Cheating Heart2:10
- A3Save The Last Dance For Me1:50
- A4Pink Pedal Pushers2:05
- A5Good Golly Miss Molly2:16
- A6Matchbox1:42
- B1Be Bop A Lula2:27
- B2Jailhouse Rock1:58
- B3Drinking Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee2:33
- B4Honey Hush2:03
- B5Singing The Blues2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Monsters are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Monsters are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1974.
When was Monsters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is Sun SUN-124, released April 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Monsters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUN-124, Sun-124, SUN 124, SQ 20.042) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSY130679-1B and XSY130680-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Monsters 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.
