US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4741
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Nelson RiddleRoute 66 Theme / Lolita Ya Ya
Vinyl pressings
Route 66 Theme / Lolita Ya Ya
by Nelson Riddle · 1962
14 pressings10 countriesThemePopStage & Screen
Route 66 Theme / Lolita Ya Ya 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Route 66 Theme / Lolita Ya Ya
10 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 7 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4741
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-37371-N1” [lathe]Side A Runout [stamped]
45-37370-N2 [lathe]Side B Runout [stamped]
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4741
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Los Angeles pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-37371-D1 I ☆side A etched and stamped
45-37370-D1 I ☆side B etched and stamped
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 15253
- Format
- 7"
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 15253
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-1477
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1477First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Canada | Capitol Records 4741First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Italy | Capitol Records F 4741First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Japan | Capitol Records 7P-266First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 4741First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1962 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 15253First year7" | 7" |
| 1962 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 15253First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records 4741First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records 4741First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records 4741First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Peru | Capitol Records 45-83627", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Capitol Records 57657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records F 47417", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 47417", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ARoute 66 Theme2:09
- BLolita Ya Ya2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Route 66 Theme / Lolita Ya Ya are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Route 66 Theme / Lolita Ya Ya are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1962 and 1963.
When was Route 66 Theme / Lolita Ya Ya first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4741.
How do I tell if my copy of Route 66 Theme / Lolita Ya Ya is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4741, 45-CL 15253, CP-1477, F 4741) 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 Route 66 Theme / Lolita Ya Ya 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.
