US
May 12, 1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-30642
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(45-104,654)Label A Side
(45-104,655)◈Label B Side
Vinyl pressings
Three O'Clock Thrill / When
by Kalin Twins · 1958
43 pressings15 countriesRock & RollRock
Three O'Clock Thrill / When was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Three O'Clock Thrill / When
23 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 12 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca 30642
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W104654T4A 1A side
W104655T4A 1B side
US
May 12, 1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-30642
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
104,654Side A label
104,655Side B label
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 45-05751
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Tri Centre
- Runout / matrix
104655Side A matrix
104654Side B matrix
45-104655-1C UM HA side - stamped, variant 1
45-104654-1C CM HB side - stamped, variant 1
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05751
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
104655-1LA side runout
104654-1LB side runout
104655A side label
104654B side label
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 45-05751
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Tri Centre
- Runout / matrix
104655Side A matrix
104654Side B matrix
45-104655-1C 1 AHA side - stamped, variant 1
45-104654-1C 1 HHB side - stamped, variant 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 43 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Australia | Festival Records FK-3035First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Brazil | Decca 70.169First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Canada | Decca 9-30642First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Denmark | Decca 45-BM 05751First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Denmark | Decca 45-BM 05751First year7" | 7" |
| 1958 | Finland | Rhythm 45-BM 05751First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1958 | Germany | Brunswick 12 135First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Brunswick 12 135 / Brunswick 12 135 NBFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Italy | Fonit SP. 50084First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Festival Records FK-3035First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Norway | Brunswick 12135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Singapore | Colortune 9-30642First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Brunswick 45-05751First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Brunswick 05751First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | Brunswick 45-05751First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Coral COP 29817", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | France | MCA Records 110.042 / MCA Records 110 0427", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-600317", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-600317", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-600317", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Netherlands | MCA Records 102.9227", 45 RPM, Reissue, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Single |
Year unknown12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA-600317", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Decca 30642Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA-600317", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Brunswick PPN 5257", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records 32.016 / MCA Records MCA 600317", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | Norway | Brunswick 121357", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | South Africa | Decca FM 6608Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-600317", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Decca 306427", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | US | Decca 306427", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-600317", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca 306427", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AThree O'Clock Thrill2:23
- BWhen2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Three O'Clock Thrill / When are there?
43 vinyl pressings of Three O'Clock Thrill / When are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1958 and 1981.
When was Three O'Clock Thrill / When first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Decca 9-30642, released May 12, 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Three O'Clock Thrill / When is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-30642, 30642, 45-05751, 05751) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (45-104,654) and (45-104,655)◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Three O'Clock Thrill / When 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.
