US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74711
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MG10190T3Side 1
MG10191T3Side 2
Vinyl pressings
The Downtown Scene (Hits For The Hip)
by Ninapinta And His Bongos And Congas · 1965
18 pressings7 countriesBoogalooJazzLatin
The Downtown Scene (Hits For The Hip) 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 Downtown Scene (Hits For The Hip)
9 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Decca DL 74711
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7-10190Side A label
7-10191◆Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4711
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4711
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4711
- Format
- LP, Promo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74711
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Gloversville press
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Jamaica | Decca DL 4711First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Brunswick STA.8638First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8638First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 74711First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 74711First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 4711First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 4711First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 4711First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 74711First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1966 | Australia | Calendar Records R66-423LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | Calendar Records R66-423LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Brazil | Decca DL 12026LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Australia | Festival Records SDL-931,856LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Decca DL 4711LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Decca DL 74711LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 86 006-PLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 80 006-PLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Help2:17
- A2I Can't Help Myself2:51
- A3Hang On Sloopy3:04
- A4Stop In The Name Of Love3:42
- A5Downtown3:21
- A6Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter2:46
- B1(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction3:30
- B2The In Crowd2:57
- B3You've Got Your Troubles (I've Got Mine)2:42
- B4A Lover's Concerto2:36
- B51-2-33:02
- B6It Ain't Me, Babe2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Downtown Scene (Hits For The Hip) are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Downtown Scene (Hits For The Hip) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1965 and 1967.
When was The Downtown Scene (Hits For The Hip) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Jamaica. One of them is Decca DL 74711.
How do I tell if my copy of The Downtown Scene (Hits For The Hip) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 74711, DL 4711, STA.8638, LAT 8638) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG10190T3 and MG10191T3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Downtown Scene (Hits For The Hip) 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.