US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 1668Capitol Records ST-1668
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-1668-D1 [Capitol Building]Side A - stamped
ST-2-1668-D2 [Capitol Building]Side B - stamped
Ray Anthony & His BookendsThe Twist
Vinyl pressings
The Twist
by Ray Anthony & His Bookends · 1962
15 pressings8 countriesBig BandRhythm & BluesTwistJazz
The Twist was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Twist
11 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 6 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 1668Capitol Records T-1668
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-1668-D1 [Capitol Scranton symbol]Runout A, stamped
T2-1668-N1 13 [Capitol Scranton symbol]Runout B, stamped
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 1668Capitol Records T-1668
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 1668Capitol Records T-1668
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-1668-D3 2Runout A, etched except '2' stamped
T2-1668-D3 1Runout B, etched except '1' stamped
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 1668Capitol Records T-1668
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-1668-D2 #2Runout A, stamped
T2-1668-D2 #2Runout B, stamped
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 1668Capitol Records ST-1668
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-1668-N2 [Capitol Building]Side A - stamped
ST-2-1668-D1#2 [Capitol Building]Side B - stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Capitol Records T 1668 / Capitol Records T-1668First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 1668 / Capitol Records ST-1668First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Capitol Records T 1668 / Capitol Records T-1668First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Chile | Capitol Records ST-71668First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Capitol Records T 1668First yearLP | LP |
| 1962 | Japan | Capitol Records 2LP 182First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1962 | South Africa | Capitol Records T 1668 / Capitol Records T-1668First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records ST 1668 / Capitol Records ST-1668First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records T 1668 / Capitol Records T-1668First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records T 1668 / Capitol Records T-1668First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records T 1668 / Capitol Records T-1668First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records T 1668LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Capitol Records T 1668LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Taiwan | Wu-Chou Record XL-240LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST 1668 / Capitol Records ST-1668LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bunny Hop Twist2:18
- A2Twist Around Mister2:11
- A3Tequila With A Twist2:06
- A4Lets Twist2:14
- A5Peter Gunn Twist2:08
- A6Twistin' Hound Dog2:14
- B1Bookend Twist2:06
- B2Night Train Twist1:48
- B3Twist And Rock Around The Clock2:00
- B4Mexican Hat Twist2:03
- B5The Twist2:15
- B6Twistin' Alice2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Twist are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Twist are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Twist first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada, Chile, France and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST 1668.
How do I tell if my copy of The Twist is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 1668, T 1668, ST-71668, 2LP 182) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-1668-D1 [Capitol Building] and ST-2-1668-D2 [Capitol Building]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Twist 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.