US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-16176
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7" · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MW 14070 - 2 A2 ISide A runout
MW 14071 - 2 A3 ISide B runout
MW-14070Side A label
AA-263Side A label
Pat BooneThe Exodus Song
Vinyl pressings
The Exodus Song
by Pat Boone · 1960
19 pressings16 countriesVocalPop
The Exodus Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Exodus Song
8 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLD 9299
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSD.5002Label A
MSD.5003Label B
Denmark
1960- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records D 45-248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
D-45-248-1Side A runout, etched
-D-45-248-2Side B runout, etched
D 45-248-1Side A label
D 45-248-2Side B label
Hong Kong
1960- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records Dot 16
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7"
- Runout / matrix
MB-14071Side B label
MB-14070Side A label
Japan
1960- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DOT-1134
- Format
- 7"
Japan
1960- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DOT-1134
- 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Denmark | Dot Records D 45-248First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Hong Kong | Dot Records Dot 16First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1960 | Japan | Dot Records DOT-1134First year7" | 7" |
| 1960 | Japan | Dot Records DOT-1134First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Mexico | Dot Records D-3054First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Netherlands | London American Recordings 45-HLD 9299First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLD 9299First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Dot Records 45-16176First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1961 | Argentina | Dot Records 123 / Music Hall 245645 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-17757", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Belgium | Dot Records 9.16.17645 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Dot Records 16176X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Germany | London Records DL 20 39145 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1961 | Greece | Dot Records 45-50507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Israel | Dot Records 45427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Records HL-177545 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| ? | France | London Records HLD 92997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Exodus Song3:09
- BThere's A Moon Out Tonight2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Exodus Song are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Exodus Song are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
When was The Exodus Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Denmark, Hong Kong and more. One of them is Dot Records 45-16176.
How do I tell if my copy of The Exodus Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-16176, 45-HLD 9299, D 45-248, Dot 16) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MW 14070 - 2 A2 I and MW 14071 - 2 A3 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Exodus Song 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.
