US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KJB-70
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7"
Shirley EllisThe Name Game / The Nitty Gritty
Vinyl pressings
The Name Game / The Nitty Gritty
by Shirley Ellis · 1966
16 pressings3 countriesFunk / Soul
The Name Game / The Nitty Gritty was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 / The Nitty Gritty
2 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Japan
1966- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KR-1209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Japan | Kapp Records KR-1209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Kapp Records KJB-70First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-600247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-600247", Reissue, 45 RPM | 7", Reissue, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-600247", Reissue, 45 RPM | 7", Reissue, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 600247", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-6002445 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA 600247", Reissue, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Reissue, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-600247", Reissue, 45 RPM | 7", Reissue, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 900617", Reissue, 45 RPM | 7", Reissue, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-600247", Reissue, 45 RPM | 7", Reissue, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-600247", Reissue, 45 RPM | 7", Reissue, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-600247", Reissue, 45 RPM | 7", Reissue, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Kapp Records KJB-7045 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| ? | US | Kapp Records KJB-707", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Kapp Records KJB-707", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Name Game2:40
- BThe Nitty Gritty2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Name Game / The Nitty Gritty are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Name Game / The Nitty Gritty are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1980.
When was The Name Game / The Nitty Gritty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Japan. One of them is Kapp Records KJB-70.
How do I tell if my copy of The Name Game / The Nitty Gritty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KJB-70, KR-1209) 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 The Name Game / The Nitty Gritty 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.
