US
March 1958- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
HB-145Label A
HB-146Label B
45-H90W-145 ② △20912Deadwax A
45-H90W-146 ② △20913Deadwax B
Vinyl pressings
Rumble / The Swag
by Link Wray And His Ray Men · 1958
32 pressings6 countriesRockabillyInstrumentalRock & RollRock
Rumble / The Swag 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 Rumble / The Swag
23 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
US
March 31, 1958- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1347
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
H90B-145 Δ20914Side A runout
H90B-146 Δ20915Side B runout
HB-145Side A label
HB-146Side B label
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-H90W-145Side A
45-H90W-146Side B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
J90W-1456-1 A1 RVariant 1 - runout A
J90W-1457-1 A3 RVariant 1 - runout B
J90W-1456-1A RVariant 2 - runout A
J90W-1457-1A RVariant 2 - runout B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
J90W-1456 N8 HB145Stamped in runout A, variant 1
J90W-1457 N7 HB145Stamped in runout B, variant 1
J90W 1456 N7 HB145 I A2Stamped in runout A, variant 2
J90W 1457 N7 HB146 I A2Stamped in runout B, variant 2
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-H90W-145 ② Δ20912Runout side A, etched variation 1
45-H90W-146 ② Δ20913Runout side B, etched variation 1
45-H90W-145 ① Δ20912Runout side A, etched variation 2
45-H90W-146 ② Δ20913Runout side B, etched variation 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1352First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Canada | Apex 9-76270First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Canada | Apex 76270First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Germany | Heliodor 45 3002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Netherlands | Cadence CC 26221 / Artone 453002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London American Recordings HLA 8623 / London Records HLA 8623First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | UK | London American Recordings HLA 8623 / London Records HLA 8623First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | Cadence 1347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Cadence 1347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Cadence 1347First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Cadence 1347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Cadence 1347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Cadence 1347First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Cadence 1347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Cadence 1347First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Barnaby Records B 5357", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | US | Collectables COL 40337", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1993 | US | Collectables COL 40337", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Sundazed S 3157", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Cadence 13477", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Cadence 13477", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | London Records 45-HL-A. 86237", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | US | Cadence 13477", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Barnaby Records B-5357", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ARumble2:23
- BThe Swag2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rumble / The Swag are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Rumble / The Swag are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1958 and 2018.
When was Rumble / The Swag first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Netherlands, Australia and more. One of them is Cadence 1347, released March 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Rumble / The Swag is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1347, 45-HL-A.8623, HL-A.8623, 45-HL-A. 8623) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HB-145 and HB-146. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rumble / The Swag 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.
