US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Gardena Records G-116
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-G-116-1 Δ37395A-Side Runout Etching
45-G-116-2 Δ37395-XB-Side Runout Etching
G-116-1A-Side Label
G-116-2B-Side Label
Paul Revere & The RaidersLike, Long Hair
Vinyl pressings
Like, Long Hair
by Paul Revere & The Raiders · 1961
10 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRock
Like, Long Hair was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Like, Long Hair
7 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International JAR-557
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 KR 1089-IN H ET1side a, stamped
45 KR 1090-IN H ET1side b, stamped
45-KR-1089Label side A
45-KR-1090Label side B
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International TRK-27
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1280x
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-280-SIDE:1 HRunout, side A
45-1280-SIDE:2 HRunout, side B
1280X-S1Label, side A
1280X-S2Label, side B
Denmark
1961- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International JAR 557
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1961- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International 45-HTR-714
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Top Rank International TRK-27First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Australia | Top Rank International TRK-277", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1961 | Canada | Quality 1280xFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Denmark | Top Rank International JAR 557First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Netherlands | Top Rank International 45-HTR-714First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Norway | Top Rank International JAR-557First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | Top Rank International JAR-557First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Gardena Records G-116First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Sue Records WI-34445 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1965 | UK | Sue Records WI-34445 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
Tracklist
- ALike, Long Hair1:58
- BSharon1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Like, Long Hair are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Like, Long Hair are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 1965.
When was Like, Long Hair first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Gardena Records G-116.
How do I tell if my copy of Like, Long Hair is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G-116, JAR-557, TRK-27, 1280x) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-G-116-1 Δ37395 and 45-G-116-2 Δ37395-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Like, Long Hair 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.
