US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Fraternity Records F-1014
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PR4M-3452Matrix, Side A
PR4M-3453Matrix, Side B
PR4M-3452-1B ΩRunout, Side A
PR4M-3453-1B ΩRunout, Side B
Vinyl pressings
The Wham Of That Memphis Man!
by Lonnie Mack · 1963
17 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesRock & RollGospelRock
The Wham Of That Memphis Man! was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Wham Of That Memphis Man!
6 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 2 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Fraternity Records SF-1014
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PR45-5810-1 FRLPS-1014 S-1A-side etched
PR45-5811-1 FRLPS-1014 S-2B-side etched
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Fraternity Records F-1014
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PR4M-3452-1A B1 R ΩSide 1 etched
PR4M-3452Side A Record Label
PR4M-3453Side B Record Label
PR4M-3453-1A A1 R Y Ω
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Fraternity Records F-1014
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PR4M-3452-1B ΩRunout, Side A
PR4M-3453-1B ΩRunout, Side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Fraternity Records F-1014
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PR4M-3452-1B IRunout A-side
PR4M-3453-1B IRunout B-side
PR4M-3452Label A-side
PR4M-3453Label B-side
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Barry B 318
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Barry B 318First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Fraternity Records F-1014First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Fraternity Records SF-1014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Fraternity Records F-1014First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Fraternity Records F-1014First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Fraternity Records F-1014First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | W & G WG-B-1763LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | UK | President Records PTL1004 / President Records PTL 1004LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Elektra EKS-74077LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | UK | Elektra 2410 007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKS-74077LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKS-74077LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKS-74077LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKS-74077LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | UK | Edsel Records ED 158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Alligator Records AL 3903LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Alligator Records AL 3903LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Wham!2:12
- A2Where There's A Will4:10
- A3The Bounce2:05
- A4I'll Keep You Happy2:30
- A5Memphis2:30
- B1Baby What's Wrong3:35
- B2Down And Out2:37
- B3Satisfied2:50
- B4Suzie-Q2:23
- B5Why4:38
- B6Down In The Dumps2:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Wham Of That Memphis Man! are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Wham Of That Memphis Man! are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1963 and 1987.
When was The Wham Of That Memphis Man! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada. One of them is Fraternity Records F-1014.
How do I tell if my copy of The Wham Of That Memphis Man! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-1014, SF-1014, B 318) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PR4M-3452 and PR4M-3453. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Wham Of That Memphis Man! 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.