UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLH 8864London American Recordings HLH 8864
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-MSNJ-3472-1CSide A
MSN 3472Printed on label
The ChampsCaramba / Moonlight Bay
Vinyl pressings
Caramba / Moonlight Bay
by The Champs · 1958
15 pressings9 countriesRock & RollRock
Caramba / Moonlight Bay was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Caramba / Moonlight Bay
1 pressing came out in 1958, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | UK | London Records HLH 8864 / London American Recordings HLH 8864First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | Australia | Leedon LS-5677", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Canada | Apex 9-764757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Germany | London Records DL 20 2637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 88647", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | New Zealand | Leedon LS-5677", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | London Records 45-HLH 8864 / London American Recordings 45-HLH 88647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Challenge 590437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Challenge 590437", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | UK | London Records 45-HLH 8864 / London American Recordings 45-HLH 88647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Netherlands | London American Recordings FL18937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | London Records H 88647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 9.5.0937" | 7" |
| ? | UK | London Records HLH 8864 / London American Recordings HLH 88647", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Challenge 590437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACaramba2:14
- BMoonlight Bay2:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caramba / Moonlight Bay are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Caramba / Moonlight Bay are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1958 and 1959.
When was Caramba / Moonlight Bay first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK. One of them is London Records HLH 8864.
How do I tell if my copy of Caramba / Moonlight Bay is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HLH 8864) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-MSNJ-3472-1C and MSN 3472. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Caramba / Moonlight Bay 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.
