US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Congress CGL-3003
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Allentown Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MONO CGL 5 3003-A-1 ARCA side etched
MONO CGL 5 3003-B-1 ARCB side etched
CGL 5 3003 AA side label
CGL 5 3003 BB side label
Shirley EllisThe Name Game
Vinyl pressings
The Name Game
by Shirley Ellis · 1965
12 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
The Name Game was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 The Name Game
11 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Congress CGS 3003
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Congress CGL-3003
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o CGL 5 3003-A-51 PRunout Side A
o CGL 5 3003-B-51 I PRunout Side B
CGL 5 3003 AA side label
CGL 5 3003 BB side label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Congress CGL-3003
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CGL 5 3003-A-2 HA side label
CGL 5 3003-B-2 HB side label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Congress CGL-3003
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MONO CGL 5 3003-A-1 ARCA side etched
MONO CGL 5 3003-B-1 ARCB side etched
Argentina
1965- Label and catalog number
- Music Hall 12.469
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Argentina | Music Hall 12.469First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | Argentina | Music Hall 12.469First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Australia | Kapp Records PK 6040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | Canada | Congress CGL-3003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | Canada | Congress CGL-3003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Kapp Records PK 6040First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Congress CGL-3003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Congress CGS 3003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Congress CGL-3003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Congress CGL-3003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Congress CGL-3003First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Spellbound Music SPELL4005LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Name Game2:40
- A2Don't Let Go2:46
- A3Kansas City2:12
- A4Shy One2:36
- A5Stardust2:36
- A6The Nitty Gritty2:12
- B1Such A Night2:22
- B2C.C. Rider2:31
- B3I Never Will Forget2:35
- B4Stagger Lee2:11
- B5Whisper To Me Wind2:21
- B6Bring It On Home To Me2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Name Game are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Name Game are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 2017.
When was The Name Game first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Argentina, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Congress CGL-3003.
How do I tell if my copy of The Name Game is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CGL-3003, CGS 3003, 12.469, PK 6040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MONO CGL 5 3003-A-1 ARC and MONO CGL 5 3003-B-1 ARC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Name Game 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.
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