US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2602
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-11688-D1 [Anvil symbol]Side A runout
45-11709-D1 #3 [Anvil symbol]Side B runout
Tennessee Ernie FordKiss Me Big / Catfish Boogie
Vinyl pressings
Kiss Me Big / Catfish Boogie
by Tennessee Ernie Ford · 1953
15 pressings6 countriesCountryHillbillyFolkWorld
Kiss Me Big / Catfish Boogie was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Kiss Me Big / Catfish Boogie
8 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 4 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2602
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2602
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2602
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-11688-D1 ⌂A side runout
45-11709-D1 ⌂B side runout
UK
December 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL.14006
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Denmark
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C 2602
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
11688A-Side, stamped
11709B-Side, stamped
11 688Label A
11 709Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Denmark | Capitol Records C 2602First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Germany | Capitol Records C 2602First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Germany | Capitol Records C 2602First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2602First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2602First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2602First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2602First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | UK | Capitol Records CL.14006First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | Capitol Records CL.14006Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Capitol Records 2602Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records C-1228Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records CF 26027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 2602Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL.14006Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 260210", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AKiss Me Big2:19
- BCatfish Boogie2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kiss Me Big / Catfish Boogie are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Kiss Me Big / Catfish Boogie are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Kiss Me Big / Catfish Boogie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, UK, Denmark, Germany. One of them is Capitol Records F2602.
How do I tell if my copy of Kiss Me Big / Catfish Boogie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F2602, 2602, CL.14006, C 2602) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-11688-D1 [Anvil symbol] and 45-11709-D1 #3 [Anvil symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kiss Me Big / Catfish Boogie 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.
