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The Most Dynamic Entertainer Of The Generation : His Greatest Hits

by Little Richard · 1965

51 pressings12 countriesRock & RollRock

The Most Dynamic Entertainer Of The Generation was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 The Most Dynamic Entertainer Of The Generation

12 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 4 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

1965
Label and catalog number
Vee Jay Records VJLP-1124
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

64-6932-S SM △-7644 (MR)Runout A

64-6933-S (MR) SM △-7644 XRunout B

74-1125 (64-6932)Label A

74-1126 (64-6933)Label B

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US

1965
Label and catalog number
Vee Jay Records VJLP-1124Vee Jay Records VJ-1124
Format
LP, Album, Mono
Runout / matrix

64-6932Side A Record Label

64-6933Side B Record Label

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US

1965
Label and catalog number
Vee Jay Records VJLP-1124Vee Jay Records VJ 1124
Format
LP, Album, Mono · Monarch Press
Runout / matrix

64-6932 ➀ Δ7625 12-9-65Side 1 Runout - Etched

64-6932 ➀ Δ7625-XSide 1 Runout - Etched

64-6932Side 1 Label

64-6933Side 2 Label

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US

1965
Label and catalog number
Vee Jay Records VJS-1124Vee Jay Records VJLP-1124
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Press
Runout / matrix

64-6932 ➀ 12-9-65 [MR circled] Δ7625Runout side A, etched

64-6933 ➀ [MR circled] Δ7625-XRunout side B, etched

64-6932Label side A

64-6933Label side B

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US

1965
Label and catalog number
Exodus Records EX-319Exodus Records EXS-319
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

EX-319-1 RH

EX-319-2 RH 254

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 51 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1960s17 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1965AustraliaPhilips PD 169First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1965CanadaVee Jay Records 9204-1124 / Vee Jay Records SR 1124First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1965CanadaVee Jay Records VJLP 1124 (C)First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1965CanadaVee Jay Records 9204-1124LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition
1965New ZealandFontana 683 405 TL / Fontana TL683405First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1965USVee Jay Records VJS-1124First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1965USVee Jay Records VJLP-1124First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1965USVee Jay Records VJLP-1124 / Vee Jay Records VJ-1124First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1965USVee Jay Records VJLP-1124 / Vee Jay Records VJ 1124First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1965USVee Jay Records VJS-1124 / Vee Jay Records VJLP-1124First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1965USExodus Records EX-319 / Exodus Records EXS-319First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1965USVee Jay Records VJS-1124 / Vee Jay Records VJLP-1124First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1965USVee Jay Records VJLP-1124First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1968NetherlandsFontana 625 576 QLLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono
1968UKJoy Records JOYS 107 / Joy Records JOY 107LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
All 17 pressings from the 1960s
1970s9 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1970USKama Sutra KSBS 2023LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1970USUpFront Records UPF 123 / UpFront Records UPF-123LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1970USKama Sutra KSBS 2023LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1970USKama Sutra KSBS 2023LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · PromoLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1971USKama Sutra KSBS 2023LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1972JapanKama Sutra SL-5056-KSLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1978SpainBuddah Records C 7834LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · PromoLP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo
1978SpainBuddah Records C 7834LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1979US51 West Records & Tapes Q 16043LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1980s5 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980FranceBuddah Records 509058 / Mode 509058LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1980YugoslaviaBuddah Records 6.23162 / Helidon 6.23162LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1981SpainDoblon 50.1582LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1983ItalyCarosello SPOT 4000LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture discLP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc
1986USVee Jay Records VJS-1124 / Vee Jay Records VJLP-1124LP, Album, Stereo, ReissueLP, Album, Stereo, Reissue
Year unknown20 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustraliaRCA Camden CAS-7227LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?CanadaVee Jay Records 9204-1124LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?FranceKama Sutra 940 089 T / Kama Sutra 940.089 TLP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?FranceFontana 683 405 TL / Fontana 683.405 TLLP, AlbumLP, Album
?FranceFontana 683 405 TL / Fontana 683.405 TLLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
?GermanyBuddah Records 6.23162LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?GermanyBuddah Records 6.23162LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?NetherlandsFontana 883 405 TYLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?UKFontana TL 5314LP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
?UKJoy Records JOYS 107LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?UKJoy Records JOYS 107LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?UKJoy Records JOYS 107LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?USUpFront Records UPF-123LP, Album, Reissue, RepressLP, Album, Reissue, Repress
?USExodus Records EX-319LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?USUpFront Records UPF-123LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
All 20 pressings from unknown years

Tracklist

  1. A1Good Molly Miss Molly
  2. A2Baby Face
  3. A3Tutti Frutti
  4. A4Send Me Some Lovin'
  5. A5The Girl Can't Help It
  6. A6Lucille
  7. B1Slippin 'N Slidin'
  8. B2Keep Knockin'
  9. B3Rip It Up
  10. B4She's Got It
  11. B5Oh My Soul
  12. B6Long Tall Sally

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of The Most Dynamic Entertainer Of The Generation are there?

51 vinyl pressings of The Most Dynamic Entertainer Of The Generation are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1965 and 1986.

When was The Most Dynamic Entertainer Of The Generation first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Vee Jay Records VJS-1124.

How do I tell if my copy of The Most Dynamic Entertainer Of The Generation is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VJS-1124, VJLP-1124, EX-319, PD 169) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is The Most Dynamic Entertainer Of The Generation 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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