UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP 959
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Joe Loss & His OrchestraTwistin' The Mood / Everybody Twist
Vinyl pressings
Twistin' The Mood / Everybody Twist
by Joe Loss & His Orchestra · 1961
12 pressings9 countriesBig BandTwistJazzPop
Twistin' The Mood / Everybody Twist was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Twistin' The Mood / Everybody Twist
5 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP 959
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7XEA 20174-1NA
7XEA 20173-1NB
Denmark
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP 959
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Finland
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP 959
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Greece
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7MG 91
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
( 7XEA 20174 )Label Side A
( 7XEA 20173 )Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Denmark | His Master's Voice 45-POP 959First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Finland | His Master's Voice 45-POP 959First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Greece | His Master's Voice 7MG 91First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 959First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 959First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | India | His Master's Voice POP. 959Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | India | His Master's Voice POP. 959Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Odeon Pops DSOA 29667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 720167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 22 052 / Electrola 45-EG 92527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 22 052 / Electrola EG 92527", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Mexico | Musart 30347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATwistin' The Mood
- BEverybody Twist
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Twistin' The Mood / Everybody Twist are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Twistin' The Mood / Everybody Twist are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Twistin' The Mood / Everybody Twist first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, Denmark, Finland, Greece. One of them is His Master's Voice 45-POP 959.
How do I tell if my copy of Twistin' The Mood / Everybody Twist is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-POP 959, 7MG 91) 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 Twistin' The Mood / Everybody Twist 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.
