US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP 9105Imperial LP-9105
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
IX-211_I1 IStamped in runout A
IX-212_I1 ∧; IStamped in runout B
IX-211Label A
IX-212Label B
Sandy NelsonSandy Nelson Plays Teen Beat
Vinyl pressings
Sandy Nelson Plays Teen Beat
by Sandy Nelson · 1960
16 pressings5 countriesSoul-JazzRock & RollJazzRock
Sandy Nelson Plays Teen Beat 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 Sandy Nelson Plays Teen Beat
7 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP 12044
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP 12044Imperial LP-12044
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STEREO XRS 87Side A runout stamped
STEREO XRS 88Side B runout stamped
XRS-87Label A
XRS-88Label B
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records SAH-P 6082London Records SAH-P.6082
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side 1: ALZ-1564-IM
Side 2: ALZ-1565-IM
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-P 2260
- Format
- LP, Mono, Album
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP 12044
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP12044 SIDE 1 1A SMIRunout Side A
LP12044 SIDE 2 1A SMIIRunout Side B
STEREO XRS 87Runout Side A variant (stamped)
STEREO XRS 88Runout Side B variant (stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Imperial LP 12044First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Canada | Imperial LP 9105First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | London Records SAH-P 6082 / London Records SAH-P.6082First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1960 | UK | London Records HA-P 2260First yearLP, Mono, Album · Mono | LP, Mono, Album · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Imperial LP 9105 / Imperial LP-9105First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Imperial LP 12044First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Imperial LP 12044 / Imperial LP-12044First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Imperial LP 12044LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Imperial LP 9105LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Imperial LP 9105LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Imperial LP 9105LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Imperial LP-9105LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Bell Song Record SWL-1027LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Imperial IMP-5024LP | LP |
| ? | Taiwan | Bell Song Record SWL-1027LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Imperial LP 12044LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Teen Beat2:55
- A2Jivin' Around (Part I & Part II)2:15
- A3Funny Face2:12
- A4The Wiggle1:55
- A5Rainy Day1:50
- A6Drum Party2:15
- B1In The Mood2:45
- B2Alexes2:00
- B3Lost Dreams2:10
- B4I'm Walkin'2:15
- B5Boom Chicka Boom2:05
- B6Party Time1:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sandy Nelson Plays Teen Beat are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Sandy Nelson Plays Teen Beat are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1967.
When was Sandy Nelson Plays Teen Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Imperial LP 9105.
How do I tell if my copy of Sandy Nelson Plays Teen Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 9105, LP 12044, SAH-P 6082, HA-P 2260) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IX-211_I1 I and IX-212_I1 ∧; I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sandy Nelson Plays Teen Beat 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.
