US
April 18, 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2427
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
11239-N3 [Anvil symbol]A side stamped
11241-N3#2 [Anvil symbol]B side stamped
11239A side label
11241B side label
Vinyl pressings
The Bunny Hop / The Hokey Pokey
by Ray Anthony & His Orchestra · 1953
36 pressings4 countriesNoveltyJazzPop
The Bunny Hop / The Hokey Pokey was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Bunny Hop / The Hokey Pokey
10 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 3 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
April 18, 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2427
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
11239-D1 1 ✲A side stamped
11241-D1 1 ✲B side stamped
11239A side label
11241B side label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2427
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2427
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-11239-N4A
45-11741-N1 #2B
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2427
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2427
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-11239-N4A side runout, var. 1
45-11741-N1 #1B side runout, var. 1
45-11239-N4 ⌂A side runout, var. 2
45-11741-N1 ⌂B side runout, var. 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | Capitol Records C-1122First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | Capitol Records 45 CL14769First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2427First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2427First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2427First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2427First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2427First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2427First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2427First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2427First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records F41767", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records 45-60267", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | US | Collectables COL 60017", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Starline 6026 / Capitol Records 60267", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Reissue · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Starline B-6026 / Capitol Records B-60267", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Starline B-6026 / Capitol Records B-60267", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Starline 6026 / Capitol Records 60267", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Reissue · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | France | Capitol Records 2427Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Capitol Records X-6026 / Starline X-60267", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Reissue · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 6026 / Starline 60267", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 24277", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | US | Starline A-6026 / Capitol Records A-60267", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Reissue · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | US | Starline 6026 / Capitol Records 60267", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Reissue · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records X-6026 / Starline X-60267", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Reissue · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records X-6026 / Starline X-60267", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Reissue · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | US | Starline 6026 / Capitol Records 60267", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records F24277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 60267", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AThe Bunny Hop
- BThe Hokey Pokey
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Bunny Hop / The Hokey Pokey are there?
36 vinyl pressings of The Bunny Hop / The Hokey Pokey are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1953 and 1992.
When was The Bunny Hop / The Hokey Pokey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records 2427, released April 18, 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of The Bunny Hop / The Hokey Pokey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2427, F2427, 45 CL14769, C-1122) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11239-N3 [Anvil symbol] and 11241-N3#2 [Anvil symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Bunny Hop / The Hokey Pokey 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.