US
July 1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F4014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Sam Butera And The WitnessesBim Bam / Twinkle In Your Eyes
Vinyl pressings
Bim Bam / Twinkle In Your Eyes
by Sam Butera And The Witnesses · 1958
10 pressings4 countriesRock & RollRock
Bim Bam / Twinkle In Your Eyes was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Bim Bam / Twinkle In Your Eyes
5 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F4014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles
US
July 1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F4014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
August 1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 14913
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F4014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Los Angeles
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Capitol Records F4014First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Capitol Records F4014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Capitol Records F4014First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | Capitol Records F4014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Capitol Records CL 14913First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Ellis 3457", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-861177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-861177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1981 | UK | Capitol Records CL 161797", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-861177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABim Bam2:02
- BTwinkle In Your Eyes2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bim Bam / Twinkle In Your Eyes are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bim Bam / Twinkle In Your Eyes are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1981.
When was Bim Bam / Twinkle In Your Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records F4014, released July 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Bim Bam / Twinkle In Your Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F4014, CL 14913) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bim Bam / Twinkle In Your Eyes 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.