US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Bigtop 45-3090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BG - 1244Label A
BG - 1243Label B
Johnny And The HurricanesTraffic Jam / Farewell, Farewell
Vinyl pressings
Traffic Jam / Farewell, Farewell
by Johnny And The Hurricanes · 1961
10 pressings6 countriesInstrumentalRock & RollRock
Traffic Jam / Farewell, Farewell 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 Traffic Jam / Farewell, Farewell
4 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Bigtop 45-3090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-BG - 1244 MR Δ-41070-X M/S WM 45 BTLabel A
45-BG - 1243 MR Δ-41070 M/S WM 45 BTLabel B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Bigtop 45-3090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BG - 1244Label A
BG - 1243Label B
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1366X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Quality 1366XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Bigtop 45-3090First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Bigtop 45-3090First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Bigtop 45-3090First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Italy | London Records 45 - HL 9491 / London Records 45-HL 94917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-X.94917", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLX 94917", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings HLX 94917", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 9-5.3407", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Disques London HLX 94917", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATraffic Jam2:18
- BFarewell, Farewell2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Traffic Jam / Farewell, Farewell are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Traffic Jam / Farewell, Farewell are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Traffic Jam / Farewell, Farewell first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada. One of them is Bigtop 45-3090.
How do I tell if my copy of Traffic Jam / Farewell, Farewell is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-3090, 1366X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BG - 1244 and BG - 1243. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Traffic Jam / Farewell, Farewell 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.
