US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9204Imperial LP9204
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
IX-409Side 1 Matrix
IX-410Side 2 Matrix
IX-409A-Side Runout Etching
IX-410B-Side Runout Etching
Sandy NelsonCompelling Percussion
Vinyl pressings
Compelling Percussion
by Sandy Nelson · 1962
12 pressings4 countriesRock & RollRock
Compelling Percussion was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Compelling Percussion
7 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12204
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XRS-237Side A label
XRS-238Side B label
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-P 8029
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records SH-P 8029
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ALZ-2216-IWSide 1
ALZ-2217-IWSide 2
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP 12204
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP 9204Imperial LP. 9204
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
IX-409Side A label
IX-410Side B 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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Imperial LP 12204First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Imperial LP 9204 / Imperial LP. 9204First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-P 6244First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | London Records HA-P 8029First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | London Records SH-P 8029First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Imperial LP-9204 / Imperial LP9204First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Imperial LP-12204First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Imperial LP-9204 / Imperial LP. 9204LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Imperial LP-12204 / Imperial LP-9204LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Imperial LP-12204LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1966 | US | Imperial LP-9204LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Imperial LP-9204LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Civilization8:30
- A2...And Then There Were Drums2:30
- A3Alexes2:00
- A4Chicka Boom2:00
- A5Jump Time2:04
- B1Drums - For Drummers Only11:57
- B2Drums - For Strippers Only4:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Compelling Percussion are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Compelling Percussion are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1966.
When was Compelling Percussion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Imperial LP-9204.
How do I tell if my copy of Compelling Percussion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-9204, LP-12204, HA-P 8029, SH-P 8029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IX-409 and IX-410. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Compelling Percussion 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.
