US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R 25102
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
[embossed:] RLP-133-A [etched:] 12-17-59 II A-B1 APA-Side
[embossed:] RLP 133-B [etched:] 12-10-59 II IAB-Side
Vinyl pressings
"Mr. Dynamo"
by Ronnie Hawkins · 1960
17 pressings6 countriesRock & RollDoo WopRock
"Mr. Dynamo" was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 "Mr. Dynamo"
10 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR 25102Roulette SR-25102
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Red Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
RSD 133 A 12-10-59
RSD 133 B 12-10-59
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR 25102Roulette SR-25102
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RSD-133-A 12-10-59 1ARunout, side A
RSD-133-B 12-10-59 1ARunout, side B
RSD-133-ALabel, side A
RSD-133-BLabel, side B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R 25102
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R25102
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1238
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP 133A-1S A 1 2Side A runout
RLP 133B-1S G 1Side B runout
RLP.133ASide A label in parentheses
RLP.133BSide B label in parentheses
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Roulette R 25102First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Roulette SR 25102 / Roulette SR-25102First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Canada | Roulette SR 25102First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | France | Roulette R 25102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1238First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Roulette R 25102First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Roulette SR 25102 / Roulette SR-25102First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1960 | US | Roulette SR 25102 / Roulette SR-25102First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Roulette R 25102First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Roulette R25102First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Roulette SLVLXR 511LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Bellaphon BI 1569LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | New Zealand | Roulette VPLI 6652 / Roulette R 25102LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US | Roulette ROGV-041 / Run Out Groove ROGV-041LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Roulette R 25102LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Roulette R 25102 / Roulette R25102LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Roulette SR 25102LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Clara
- A2Hey Boba Lou
- A3Someone Like You
- A4Dreams Do Come True
- A5Hay Ride
- A6Honey Don't
- B1Lonely Hours
- B2Sick And Tired
- B3Love Me Like You Can
- B4You Cheated, You Lied
- B5Baby Jean
- B6Southern Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Mr. Dynamo" are there?
17 vinyl pressings of "Mr. Dynamo" are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1960 and 2019.
When was "Mr. Dynamo" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Canada, France. One of them is Roulette R 25102.
How do I tell if my copy of "Mr. Dynamo" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 25102, SR 25102, R25102, 33SX 1238) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [embossed:] RLP-133-A [etched:] 12-17-59 II A-B1 AP and [embossed:] RLP 133-B [etched:] 12-10-59 II IA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is "Mr. Dynamo" 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.
