US
December 1964- Label and catalog number
- XL Records 906
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XL 105-AA-side label
XL 105-BB-side label
Vinyl pressings
Wooly Bully / Ain't Gonna Move
by Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs · 1964
52 pressings21 countriesRhythm & BluesRock & RollGarage RockRock
Wooly Bully / Ain't Gonna Move was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Wooly Bully / Ain't Gonna Move
2 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year. 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- XL Records XL-105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XL-105-A SK
XL-105-B SK
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 52 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s43 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | XL Records XL-105First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | XL Records 906First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Australia | MGM Records MGM-54117", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Canada | MGM Records 13322X7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Canada | MGM Records 13322X7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Denmark | MGM Records MGM 12697", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Denmark | MGM Records MGM 12697", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Finland | MGM Records 45-MGM 100337", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Germany | MGM Records 61 1137", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | MGM Records 61 1137", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | MGM Records 61 1137", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | MGM Records 61 1137", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | MGM Records 61 1137", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | MGM Records 61 1137", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | MGM Records 61 1137", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | MGM Records 2006 0277", Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Netherlands | MGM Records 2006 0277", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1974 | Belgium | MGM Records 2006 0277", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Polydor 889 272-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 2121 2047" | 7" |
| ? | France | MGM Records 61 604 / MGM Records 61.6047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | MGM Records 61 6247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | MGM Records 2006 0277", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Sweden | MGM Records MGM 12697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWooly Bully2:20
- BAin't Gonna Move2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wooly Bully / Ain't Gonna Move are there?
52 vinyl pressings of Wooly Bully / Ain't Gonna Move are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1964 and 1989.
When was Wooly Bully / Ain't Gonna Move first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US. One of them is XL Records 906, released December 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Wooly Bully / Ain't Gonna Move is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 906, XL-105) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XL 105-A and XL 105-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wooly Bully / Ain't Gonna Move 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.
