US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70698
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YW11915A label
YW11912B label
Red PrysockHand Clappin'
Vinyl pressings
Hand Clappin'
by Red Prysock · 1955
12 pressings3 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Hand Clappin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Hand Clappin'
4 pressings came out in 1955, 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70698
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single · Magenta Label
- Runout / matrix
YBM11915-1A label
YBM11912-1B label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70698
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Netherlands
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 957023
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YW11915A label
YW11910B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Netherlands | Mercury 957023First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70698First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70698First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70698First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Sweden | Mercury B 45-6957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 70698X457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 70698X457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 706987", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 70698X457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Mercury C-301177", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Mercury C-301177", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury 70698X457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHand Clappin'2:38
- BJumbo2:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hand Clappin' are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hand Clappin' are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1955 and 1973.
When was Hand Clappin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Netherlands. One of them is Mercury 70698.
How do I tell if my copy of Hand Clappin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70698, 957023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW11915 and YW11912. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hand Clappin' 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.