US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Harper Records 100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-KB 258-N9 [lathe]A-Side Runout Etching
45-KB 259-N10 [lathe]B-Side Runout ETching
KB-258Label A
KB-259Label B
Paul Chaplain And His EmeraldsShortnin' Bread
Vinyl pressings
Shortnin' Bread
by Paul Chaplain And His Emeralds · 1960
11 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRock
Shortnin' Bread 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 Shortnin' Bread
9 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 5 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Harper Records 100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
KB-258 N-14 F LWRunout A, etched
KB-259-N-14 F LWRunout B, etched
KB-258Label A
KB-259Label B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Harper Records 100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-KB258-N2Runout A, variant 1
45-KB-259-N1Runout B, variant 1
45-KB-258-N 12 1Runout A, variant 2
KB-259-N 13 1Runout B, variant 2
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLU 9205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HL-U 9205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Label Variation
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HL-U.9205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSCP.4635Label A
MSCP.4636Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Belgium | London Records 9-5.196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Zirkon Records 45-1013First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HLU 9205First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 9205First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-U 9205First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-U.9205First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Harper Records 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Harper Records 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Harper Records 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Harper Records 1007", 45 RPM, Repress, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Harper Records 1007", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AShortnin' Bread1:55
- BNicotine1:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shortnin' Bread are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Shortnin' Bread are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Shortnin' Bread first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Harper Records 100.
How do I tell if my copy of Shortnin' Bread is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 100, 45-HLU 9205, 45-HL-U 9205, 45-HL-U.9205) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-KB 258-N9 [lathe] and 45-KB 259-N10 [lathe]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shortnin' Bread 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.