US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Swan S-4199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S-4199-S 55455
S-4199-S 55455
Mickey Lee LaneThe Zoo / (They're All In) The Senior Class
Vinyl pressings
The Zoo / (They're All In) The Senior Class
by Mickey Lee Lane · 1964
10 pressings5 countriesGarage RockRhythm & BluesRock & RollRock
The Zoo was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Zoo
5 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year. 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Swan S-4199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
S-4199-T △55455 VIRTUE CS MR in a circleA side runout
S-4199-S △55455 VIRTUE CS MR in a circleB side runout
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Swan S-4199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Swan S-4199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
VIRTUE CS μ S - 4199 - S - 1A
S - 4199 -T - 1B μ VIRTUE CS
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Swan S-4199-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Swan S-4199First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | Swan S-4199First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Swan S-4199First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1964 | US | Swan S-4199First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | Swan S-4199-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | Canada | Reo 8836x7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Italy | Derby DB 51167", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Stateside HSS 11237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Rollercoaster Records RRC-20107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Rollercoaster Records RRC-20107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AThe Zoo2:06
- B(They're All In) The Senior Class2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Zoo are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Zoo are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was The Zoo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US. One of them is Swan S-4199.
How do I tell if my copy of The Zoo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-4199, S-4199-S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-4199-S 55455 and S-4199-S 55455. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Zoo 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.
