Germany
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 70.063
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
A-5677Matrix A
A-3133Matrix B
Lavern BakerHey, Memphis / Voodoo Voodoo
Vinyl pressings
Hey, Memphis / Voodoo Voodoo
by LaVern Baker · 1961
13 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesBluesFunk / Soul
Hey, Memphis / Voodoo Voodoo 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 Hey, Memphis / Voodoo Voodoo
11 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 6 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
December 1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLK 9468London Atlantic 45-HLK 9468
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A-5677Label, side A
A-3133Label, side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W 45 A5677-6 ATMatrix A
W 45 A3133-Y ATMatrix B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45-A5677-5 AT WSide A runout
45-A3133-4 AT WSide B runout
A-5677Side A label
A-3133Side B label
UK
December 1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HLK 9468
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-MSM-5534-1CSide A runout stamped
45-MSM-5535-1CSide B runout stamped
MSM 5534Side A label number
MSM 5535Side B label number
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Atlantic AT.2119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 70.063First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | Greece | Atlantic 0 527First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.063First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.063First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 45-2119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 45-2119First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 45-2119First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 45-2119First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLK 9468 / London Atlantic 45-HLK 9468First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings HLK 9468First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | Atlantic 45-21197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Ace GME 2277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHey Memphis2:15
- BVoodoo Voodoo2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey, Memphis / Voodoo Voodoo are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Hey, Memphis / Voodoo Voodoo are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 2011.
When was Hey, Memphis / Voodoo Voodoo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic ATL 70.063.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey, Memphis / Voodoo Voodoo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ATL 70.063, 45-HLK 9468, 45-2119, HLK 9468) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-5677 and A-3133. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey, Memphis / Voodoo Voodoo 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.
