US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Argo 5277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-8559 PPEtched side A
45-8540Etched side B
Paul Gayten & His OrchestraNervous Boogie / Flatfoot Sam
Vinyl pressings
Nervous Boogie / Flatfoot Sam
by Paul Gayten & His Orchestra · 1957
11 pressings2 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesRock
Nervous Boogie / Flatfoot Sam was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Nervous Boogie / Flatfoot Sam
7 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 2 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Argo Record Corp. 5277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Plastic Products Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-8459 PPRunout Side A
45-8540Runout Side B
8459Label A
8540Label B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Argo 5277
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
8459Label A
8540Label B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Argo 5277Argo Record Corp. 5277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Misprint · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-8495 △16811A runout
45-8540 △16810B runout
8459Label A
8540Label B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Argo Record Corp. 5277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
45-8459Runout Side A
45-8540Runout Side B
8459Label A
8540Label B
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Reo 8179X
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Reo 8179XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Reo 8179First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Argo 5277First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Argo Record Corp. 5277First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Argo 5277 / Argo Record Corp. 5277First year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1957 | US | Argo 5277First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Argo Record Corp. 5277First year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL 34597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Argo 52777", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Argo 52777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Golden Goodies 52777", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ANervous Boogie
- BFlatfoot Sam
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nervous Boogie / Flatfoot Sam are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Nervous Boogie / Flatfoot Sam are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Nervous Boogie / Flatfoot Sam first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada. One of them is Argo 5277.
How do I tell if my copy of Nervous Boogie / Flatfoot Sam is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5277, 8179X, 8179) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-8559 PP and 45-8540. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nervous Boogie / Flatfoot Sam 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.