US
September 1957- Label and catalog number
- Specialty 611
- Format
- Shellac, 78 RPM, 10"
- Runout / matrix
SP-611-5072Side A (runout)
SP-611-5075Side B (runout)
5072Side A (label)
5075Side B (label)
Little RichardKeep A Knockin' / Can't Believe You Wanna Leave
Vinyl pressings
Keep A Knockin' / Can't Believe You Wanna Leave
by Little Richard · 1957
38 pressings13 countriesRock & RollRock
Keep A Knockin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Keep A Knockin'
22 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 10 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Specialty 611
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-SP-611-5072Side A runout, variant 1
45-SP-611-5075Side B runout, variant 1
45-SP-611-5072 Re 2Side A runout, variant 2
45-SP-611-5075Side B runout, variant 2
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Specialty 611
- Format
- Shellac, 78 RPM, 10"
- Runout / matrix
SP-611-5072Side A (runout)
SP-611-5075Side B (runout)
5072Side A (label)
5075Side B (label)
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Specialty 611
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-SP-611-5072 RC2A side etched runout
45-SP-611-5075B side etched runout
5072A side label
5075B side label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Specialty 611
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-SP-611-5072-RcLSide A dead wax
45-SP-611-5075Side B dead wax
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Specialty 611
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-SP-611-5072Side A runout (variant 1)
45-SP-611-5075Side B runout (variant 1)
45-SP-611-5072-Re1Side A runout (variant 2)
45-SP-611-5075Side B runout (variant 2)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | London Records HL-1293First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Regency 668XFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Regency 668First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Denmark | London Records 45-HL 8509First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Italy | London American Recordings HL. 8509First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records 45-NZL.289First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.289First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Norway | Decca 45-HL 8509First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | South Africa | London International PD.8105First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HL-O 8509First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HL-O.8509First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HL-O 8509First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Specialty 611First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Specialty 611First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1957 | US | Specialty 611First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Specialty 6117", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Specialty 6117", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | London Records DLM-50047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Regency 5072Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Chile | London Records DLM 170037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Norway | London Records 45-HL 85097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Specialty 6117", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Specialty 6117", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Specialty 6117", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Specialty 6117", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Specialty 6117", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AKeep A Knockin'2:10
- BCan't Believe You Wanna Leave2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Keep A Knockin' are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Keep A Knockin' are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1957 and 1983.
When was Keep A Knockin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Germany, Australia and more. One of them is Specialty 611, released September 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Keep A Knockin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 611, 45-HL-O 8509, 45-HL-O.8509, DL 20 140) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SP-611-5072 and SP-611-5075. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Keep A Knockin' 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.
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