US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-42814
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
J ZSP-75267-2KStamped Side A
ZSP-75268-2LStamped Side B
ZSP 75267Side A Label
ZSP 75268Side B Label
Paul Revere & The RaidersLouie Louie / Night Train
Vinyl pressings
Louie Louie / Night Train
by Paul Revere & The Raiders · 1963
10 pressings5 countriesGarage RockRock & RollRock
Louie Louie / Night Train was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Louie Louie / Night Train
9 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 4 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Sande Records SPR 101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-42814
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-42814
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 75267Side A Label
ZSP 75268Side B Label
ZSP-75267-2C H
ZSP-75268-2D TI H
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-42814
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Double-sided promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSP-75267-2AAStamped
ZSP-75267-2KStamped
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-42814
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Columbia 4-42814First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Greece | CBS BA 301031First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Netherlands | CBS 1.370First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Columbia 4-42814First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Columbia 4-42814First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Sande Records SPR 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Columbia 4-42814First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Columbia 4-42814First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Columbia 4-42814First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Japan | Columbia LL-504-C7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALouie Louie2:38
- BNight Train2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Louie Louie / Night Train are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Louie Louie / Night Train are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1964.
When was Louie Louie / Night Train first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada, Greece, Netherlands. One of them is Columbia 4-42814.
How do I tell if my copy of Louie Louie / Night Train is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-42814, SPR 101, BA 301031, 1.370) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J ZSP-75267-2K and ZSP-75268-2L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Louie Louie / Night Train 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.
