US
1963- Label and catalog number
- La Louisianne Records LL-8041
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Jewell And The RubiesKidnapper / A Thrill
Vinyl pressings
Kidnapper / A Thrill
by Jewell And The Rubies · 1963
11 pressings2 countriesRhythm & BluesSwamp PopRockFunk / Soul
Kidnapper / A Thrill 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 Kidnapper / A Thrill
8 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 2 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
- La Louisianne Records LL-8041
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-10485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMP 45-4503Label, side A
AMP 45-4504Label, side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- La Louisianne Records LL-8041
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-10485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-10485
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Sparton 4-1210-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-10485First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1963 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-10485First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | La Louisianne Records LL-8041First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | La Louisianne Records LL-8041First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-10485First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | La Louisianne Records LL-8041First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | ABC-Paramount 10485First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | ABC Records 45-104857", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | ABC-Paramount 45-104857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | ABC Records 45-104857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AKidnapper2:45
- BA Thrill2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kidnapper / A Thrill are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Kidnapper / A Thrill are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Kidnapper / A Thrill first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada. One of them is La Louisianne Records LL-8041.
How do I tell if my copy of Kidnapper / A Thrill is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LL-8041, 45-10485, 10485, 4-1210-R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kidnapper / A Thrill 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.