Country unknown
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6198 095
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6198 095 1 1 P 1976 670Runout groove Side A
6198 095 2 1 P 1976 670Runout groove Side B
Shirley & SquirrelyHey Shirley (This Is Squirrely)
Vinyl pressings
Hey Shirley (This Is Squirrely)
by Shirley & Squirrely · 1976
12 pressings5 countriesCountryNoveltyPopFolk
Hey Shirley (This Is Squirrely) was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Hey Shirley (This Is Squirrely)
10 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Country unknown
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6198 095
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
*108* AA 6198 095 1W2 ℗1976 670 111 06Runout, side A
AA 6198 095 2W1 ℗1976 670 11 3 06Runout, side B
6198 095.2On label side A & B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- GRT GRT-054
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GRT-054-A -2 RFS/Master Control Nashville TI GRT 10-4 Good Buddy #4361Runout side A
GRT-054-B -1 RFS/Master Control GRT #4362 TRunout side B
4361Label side A
4362Label side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mabel Records MA 1001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MA-1001-A RFS/MCRunout A-side etched
MA-1001-B RFS/ ̶M̶S̶S̶ MCRunout B-side etched
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- GRT GRT-054
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
T GRT-054-A-2
Austria
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6198 095
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6198 095.1Label side A
6198 095.2Label side B
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Unknown | Philips 6198 095First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Unknown | Philips 6198 095First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Austria | Philips 6198 095First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | GRT Of Canada Ltd. 1185-054First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Canada | GRT Of Canada Ltd. 1185-054First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Greece | Philips 6198 095First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Greece | Philips 6198 0957", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Janus Records GRT 054First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | GRT GRT-054First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1976 | US | Mabel Records MA 1001First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | GRT GRT-054First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mabel Records MA 10017", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHey Shirley (This Is Squirrely)3:08
- BHey Shirley Instrumental2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Shirley (This Is Squirrely) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hey Shirley (This Is Squirrely) are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Hey Shirley (This Is Squirrely) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Austria, Canada, Greece and more. One of them is Philips 6198 095.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Shirley (This Is Squirrely) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6198 095, GRT-054, MA 1001, 1185-054) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6198 095 1 1 P 1976 670 and 6198 095 2 1 P 1976 670. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey Shirley (This Is Squirrely) 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.