US
April 1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 267
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-U-247 △15279A-side runout, etched
45-U-246 △15278B-side runout, etched
U-247A-side label
U-246B-side label
Jerry Lee LewisWhole Lot Of Shakin' Going On / It'll Be Me
Vinyl pressings
Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On / It'll Be Me
by Jerry Lee Lewis · 1957
53 pressings10 countriesRock & RollRock
Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On
24 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 7 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 1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 267
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
U-247 340A-side runout, etched
U-246 340B-side runout, etched
US
April 1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 267
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-U-247 △15279Runout A, etched
45-U-246 △15278Runout B, etched
U-247Label A
U-246Label B
US
April 1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 267
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-U-247 △152(crossed-out 49)79A-Side
45-U-246 △15278B-Side (comes with a 4 beneath the 7)
US
April 15, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 267
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
April 15, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 267
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 53 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Unknown | London American Recordings HLS8457First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Australia | London Records HL-1234First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Belgium | London Records 8457First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Quality K1621First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Quality 1621First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Quality K1621First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | Germany | London Records DL 20 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Germany | London Records DL 20 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Germany | London Records DL 20 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.272First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Sun 267First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Sun 267First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Sun 267First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Sun 267First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Sun 267First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | UK | London American Recordings HLS 84577", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Sun GT 30X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Sun GT 30X7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Sun SUN 187", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Sun SUN 187", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Sun SUN-187", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| 1979 | US | Sun SUN-187", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
Year unknown19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Records 45-HL-12347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Australia | London Records 45-HL-12347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | London Records HLB 84577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | London Records HLB 84577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | London Records HLB 45 8.4577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Sun SUN GT. 30X7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | France | London Records HL-S 8.4577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | London Records FLX 3127 / London American Recordings FLX 31277", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Norway | Decca NL 4060Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLS 84577", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HLS 84577", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-S 84577", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Sun SUN #18 / Sun SUN #217", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Sun SUN 187", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Sun 2677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhole Lot Of Shakin' Going On
- BIt'll Be Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On are there?
53 vinyl pressings of Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1957 and 1979.
When was Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Sun 267, released April 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 267, HLS8457, 45-HL-S 8457, HL-S.8457) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-U-247 △15279 and 45-U-246 △15278. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On 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.
