US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Arlen 735
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AR-AL-3 LWSide A etchings
AR-AL-4 LWSide B etchings
ARAL-3Side A label
ARAL-4Side B label
The BustersBust Out / Astronaut's
Vinyl pressings
Bust Out / Astronaut's
by The Busters · 1963
11 pressings7 countriesRock & RollGarage RockRock
Bust Out / Astronaut's was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Bust Out / Astronaut's
7 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 R4163 - 1NSide A Etchings
45 R4164 - 1NSide B Etchings
45-KR-4163Side A Label
45-KR-4164Side B Label
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reo 8733X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R-8733-S1Runout A
R-8733-S2Runout B
France
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCRF 687
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M3 229823Side A etchings
7 XCL 8.403Side A label
7 XCL 8.404Side B label
Greece
1963- Label and catalog number
- Stateside GSS 130
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARAL-3Label A
ARAL-4Label B
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Reo 8733XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | France | Columbia SCRF 687First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Greece | Stateside GSS 130First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Italy | Stateside QSS 1028First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Stateside SS 231First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Stateside SS 231First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Arlen 735First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Collectables C 12207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Collectables COL 12207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice EA-45927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | United Artists Records UA 16587", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABust Out2:18
- BAstronaut's2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bust Out / Astronaut's are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Bust Out / Astronaut's are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1963 and 1981.
When was Bust Out / Astronaut's first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Arlen 735.
How do I tell if my copy of Bust Out / Astronaut's is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 735, SS 231, 8733X, SCRF 687) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AR-AL-3 LW and AR-AL-4 LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bust Out / Astronaut's 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.