US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Inette 103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AudioMatrix I.N.-8599-1 Bell Sound sfA-Side Runout Etching
AudioMatrix I.N.-8601-1 Bell Sound sfB-Side Runout Etching
IN-8599A-Side Label
IN-8601B-Side Label
Kirby St. RomainSummer's Comin' / Miss You So
Vinyl pressings
Summer's Comin' / Miss You So
by Kirby St. Romain · 1963
11 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRock
Summer's Comin' / Miss You So 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 Summer's Comin' / Miss You So
9 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 5 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
- Inette 103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AudioMatrix I.N.-8599-1 Bell Sound sfA-Side Runout Etching
AudioMatrix I.N.-8601-1 Bell Sound sfB-Side Runout Etching
IN-8599A-Side Label
IN-8601B-Side Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Inette 103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Inette 103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS-199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Apex 76860
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Apex 76860First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Canada | Apex 76860First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Stateside SS-199First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Stateside MSS.2026First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Stateside SS-199First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Inette 103First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Inette 103First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Inette 103First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Inette 103First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice EA-45647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Columbia SCRF 6707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASummer's Comin'1:58
- BMiss You So1:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Summer's Comin' / Miss You So are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Summer's Comin' / Miss You So are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Summer's Comin' / Miss You So first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Inette 103.
How do I tell if my copy of Summer's Comin' / Miss You So is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 103, SS-199, 76860, MSS.2026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AudioMatrix I.N.-8599-1 Bell Sound sf and AudioMatrix I.N.-8601-1 Bell Sound sf. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Summer's Comin' / Miss You So 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.