US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2034
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Shanana
by Sha Na Na · 1971
31 pressings11 countriesRock & RollRock
Shanana was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Shanana
17 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 7 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2034
- Format
- LP, Album · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2034 A-2 SON LHSide A runout, etched
STERLINGSide A & B runout, stamped
KSBS 2034 B-2 SON LHSide B runout, etched
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2034Kama Sutra KSBS-2034
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
"MR" [within a circle] STERLINGStamped On Both Sides
KSBS 2034 A-4 △16134 LHA-Side Etched
KSBS 2034 B-4 △16134-X LHB-Side Etched
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2034
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2034-A-1 44Side A runout, etched
KSBS 2034-B-1 44 G.K.Side B runout, etched
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2034
- Format
- LP, Album · All Disc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2034-A-1 66Side A Runout, stamped exc. K and 66 etched
KSBS 2034-B-1 66 G.K.Side B Runout, stamped exc. K, 66, and G.K. etched
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2034
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Kama Sutra 2319 007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Kama Sutra KSBS 2034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Birchmount BM 829First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Kama Sutra KSBS 2034LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1971 | Canada | Kama Sutra KSBS 2034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Kama Sutra KSBS 2034LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1971 | Germany | Kama Sutra 2319 007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Jersey | Kama Sutra YZ-44-KSFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | South Africa | Plum Records MMT 1187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Spain | Kama Sutra 2319 007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Kama Sutra 2319 007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2034 / Kama Sutra KSBS-2034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2034First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Kama Sutra 940082LP | LP |
| ? | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2034LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2034LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Yakety Yak1:43
- A2Jailhouse Rock2:08
- A3Duke Of Earl1:50
- A4Tell Laura I Love Her3:15
- A5Blue Moon2:25
- A6I Wonder Why2:17
- A7Great Balls Of Fire1:58
- A8Rock And Roll Is Here To Say1:50
- B1Only One Song3:30
- B2Depression2:37
- B3Canadian Money2:21
- B4Top Forty2:35
- B5Ruin Me Blues3:15
- B6Just A Friend1:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shanana are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Shanana are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1971 and 1975.
When was Shanana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Kama Sutra KSBS 2034.
How do I tell if my copy of Shanana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KSBS 2034, 2319 007, BM 829, YZ-44-KS) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shanana 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.
