Vinyl pressings
by Little Eva · 1962
The Loco-Motion 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.
41 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 16 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.
5971 Mirasound tw BRunout side A, variant 1
5972 Mirasound tw BRunout side B, variant 1
5971 Mirasound twRunout side A, variant 2
5972 B Mirasound twRunout side B, variant 2
5971Label A
5972Label B
5971 1 mirasound fwRunout A
5972 1 mirasound fwRunout B
5971Label A
5972Label B
5971
5972
5971
5972
45-MSC-5959-1T H 1Side A runout variant 1
45-MSC-5960-1T NH 3CSide B runout variant 1
45-MSC-5959-1TStamped side A variant 2
45-MSC-5960-1T BAStamped side B variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | London Records HL-1997First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Belgium | London Records 9-5.363First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Belgium | London Records 9-5.363First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Canada | Dimension D-1000XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Denmark | London Records HL 9581 / London Records 45-HL 9581First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | France | London Records HL 9581 / Disques London HL 9581First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | London Records DL 20 647First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | India | London Records 45-HL 9581First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Ireland | London American Recordings HL 9581First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HL 9581First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Italy | London Records 45 -HL 1437First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 1437First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Japan | London Records LED-278First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Netherlands | London American Recordings HL 9581First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Netherlands | London American Recordings HL 9581First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Denmark | London Records HL 95817", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | France | London Records 84078 / London Records 84.0787", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | London Records TOP-17607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | South Africa | Decca FM.75537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | London American Recordings HL 95817", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1972 | UK | London Records HL 95817", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | Yugoslavia | London Records SL-88612 / Jugoton SL-886127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | London Records HL-100107", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Australia | London Records HL-100107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | Australia | London Records HL-100107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Japan | London Records TOP 18197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records D-26777", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Decca 190 0037", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | London Records HL 95817", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | London Records HL 95817", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | London Records HL 95817", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | London Records HL 95817", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records D-26777", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records D-26777", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1989 | France | London Records 882 096-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Deram 882 096-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1989 | UK | London Records LOCO 1 / London American Recordings LOCO 17", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 79.6807", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 84078 / London Records 84.0787", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 79.6807", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 1 25/79.680Y / London Records 79.6807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 79.680 / London Records 79.680 Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 79.680 Y7", Single · Colored vinyl | 7", Single · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 129-84.078Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 79.680 y / London Records 79.6807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Goldies 45 D-26777", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | ABC Records 1022-26777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Chile | London Records DLM 171237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Greece | London Records 45 GL 70597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Ireland | London American Recordings HL 95817", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Mexico | London Records 45/1967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HL 95817", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
91 vinyl pressings of The Loco-Motion are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1962 and 1989.
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Italy, Australia and more. One of them is Dimension 1000, released June 1962.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1000, 45-HL 9581, 45-HL.9581, 45-HL. 9581) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5971 Mirasound tw B and 5972 Mirasound tw B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
