US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Madison Records M136
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MA 14198A-side label
MA 14199B-side label
The Bell NotesShortnin' Bread
Vinyl pressings
Shortnin' Bread
by The Bell Notes · 1960
11 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRock
Shortnin' Bread was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Shortnin' Bread
7 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Madison Records M136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MA 14198A-side label
MA 14199B-side label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Madison Records M136
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MA-14198 LWA-side label
MA-14199-A TGB-side label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Madison Records M136
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MA 14198 LWA-side runout
MA 14198 LWB-side runout
MA 14198A-side label
MA 14198B-side label
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International TRS-1585
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Reo 8507X
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Top Rank TRS-15857", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1960 | Australia | Top Rank International TRS-1585First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Reo 8507XFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Top Rank International 45JAR342First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Madison Records M136First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1960 | US | Madison Records M136First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Madison Records M136First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Madison Records M136First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | Italy | Top Rank International R. 22587", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Madison Records M1367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Madison Records M 1367", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AShortnin' Bread1:50
- BTo Each His Own2:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shortnin' Bread are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Shortnin' Bread are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
When was Shortnin' Bread first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Madison Records M136.
How do I tell if my copy of Shortnin' Bread is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M136, TRS-1585, 8507X, 45JAR342) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MA 14198 and MA 14199. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shortnin' Bread 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.