USA & Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Canadian American 120Canadian American CA 120
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6004A-side label
6003B-side label
Santo & JohnnyTwistin' Bells
Vinyl pressings
Twistin' Bells
by Santo & Johnny · 1960
16 pressings10 countriesEasy ListeningTwistJazzPop
Twistin' Bells 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 Twistin' Bells
8 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 5 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.
USA & Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Canadian American 120
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6004 TG LWA-side runout
6003 TG LWB-side runout
6004A-side label
6003B-side label
USA & Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Canadian American 120
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6004 TG LWA-side runout
6003 TG LWB-side runout
6004A-side label
6003B-side label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Canadian American 120
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-CA-120-S2A-side runout
45-CA-120-S1B-side runout
6004A-side label
6003B-side label
Denmark
1960- Label and catalog number
- Sonet T 7129Sonet T7129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(7129 A)A-side label
(7129 B)B-side label
Denmark
1960- Label and catalog number
- Sonet T 7129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Green Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
DG-7129-AA-side label
DG-7129-BB-side label
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Denmark | Sonet T 7129 / Sonet T7129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Denmark | Sonet T 7129First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1960 | India | Parlophone 45-R 4844First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Netherlands | CNR 9018First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Canadian American 120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | USA & Canada | Canadian American 120 / Canadian American CA 120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | USA & Canada | Canadian American 120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | USA & Canada | Canadian American 120First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 48447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 48447", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Parlophone A80497", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Moonglow 51317" | 7" |
| ? | France | Ricordi 500.0197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Italy | Canadian American CAN 07008 / Bluebell Record CAN 070087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Canadian American CAN 07008 / Bluebell Record CAN 070087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Canadian American CAN 07008 / Bluebell Record CAN 070087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATwistin' Bells2:15
- BBullseye!2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Twistin' Bells are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Twistin' Bells are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
When was Twistin' Bells first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in USA & Canada, US, Denmark, India and more. One of them is Canadian American 120.
How do I tell if my copy of Twistin' Bells is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 120, T 7129, 45-R 4844, 9018) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6004 and 6003. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Twistin' Bells 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.
