US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5829
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-3369 LWA-Side Runout Etching
IM-3287 LWB-Side Runout Etching
IM-3369A-Side Label
IM-3287B-Side Label
Sandy NelsonDrummin' Up A Storm
Vinyl pressings
Drummin' Up A Storm
by Sandy Nelson · 1962
17 pressings11 countriesRock & RollInstrumentalRockPop
Drummin' Up A Storm 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 Drummin' Up A Storm
16 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 10 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 5829
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-3369Label side A
IM-3287Label side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5829
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
IM-3369A Side Label and Runout
IM-3287B Side Label and Runout
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLP 9558
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-MSL-5860-1T H2TRunout A, stamped/etched
45-MSL-5861-1T BH2TRunout B, stamped/etched
MSL. 5860Label A
MSL. 5861Label B
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLP 9558
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-MSL-5860-1T C H ZTA side runout, stamped
45-MSL-5861-1T H ZTB side runout, stamped
MSL. 5860Label A
MSL. 5861Label B
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HL-P 9558
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-MSL-5860-1T H ZTA side runout, stamped
45-MSL-5861-1T H ZTB side runout, stamped
MSL. 5860Label A
MSL. 5861Label B
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.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | London Records HL-1956First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Canada | Imperial Records, Inc. IM. 5829First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Denmark | California C 384First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Germany | London Records DL 20 628First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Hong Kong | imperial IMP 042First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | India | London Records 45-HL-P 9558First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Rhodesia | Renown NEP 873First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | South Africa | Renown 45-N 1279First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLP 9558First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLP 9558First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-P 9558First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLP 9558First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1962 | UK | London Records HLP 9558First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Imperial X5829First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Imperial 5829First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Imperial AI 58297", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADrummin' Up A Storm2:18
- BDrum Stomp2:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Drummin' Up A Storm are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Drummin' Up A Storm are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Drummin' Up A Storm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Imperial X5829.
How do I tell if my copy of Drummin' Up A Storm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X5829, 5829, 45-HLP 9558, 45-HL-P 9558) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM-3369 LW and IM-3287 LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Drummin' Up A Storm 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.
