US
December 1962- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G-7009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Nashville Matrix DMB-007301 10 ARPA-side runout
Nashville Matrix DMB-004105-A 10 ARPB-side runout
DM B-007301A-side label
DM V-004105B-side label
LaBrenda BenCamel Walk / The Chaperone
Vinyl pressings
Camel Walk / The Chaperone
by LaBrenda Ben · 1962
12 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Camel Walk / The Chaperone was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Camel Walk / The Chaperone
8 pressings came out in 1962, 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
December 1962- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G-7009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Sampler
- Runout / matrix
Nashville Matrix DMB-007301 10Etched Side A
Globe NashvilleEtched Side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GO-7009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
December 1962- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GO-7009
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
December 1962- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GO-7009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Nashville Matrix DMB-007301 10 ARPA-side runout
Nashville Matrix DMB-004105-A 10 ARPB-side runout
DM B-007301A-side label
DM V-004105B-side label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Nashville Matrix DMB 004105-A 10A-Side
Nashville Matrix DMB 007301 10B-Side
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Gordy GO-7009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Motown 1033First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Gordy 7009First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | Canada | Tamla G-7009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Gordy GO-7009First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Gordy G-7009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Gordy GO-7009First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Gordy G-7009First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Sampler | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Sampler |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Belgium | Motown 1A 006-637927", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK | Outta Sight RSV-0407", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Motown 1A 0067", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Gordy 70097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACamel Walk2:36
- BThe Chaperone2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Camel Walk / The Chaperone are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Camel Walk / The Chaperone are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 2014.
When was Camel Walk / The Chaperone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada. One of them is Gordy G-7009, released December 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Camel Walk / The Chaperone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G-7009, GO-7009, 1033, 7009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Nashville Matrix DMB-007301 10 ARP and Nashville Matrix DMB-004105-A 10 ARP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Camel Walk / The Chaperone 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.