US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-10828
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
The EmotionsWhole Lot Of Shakin' / Time Is Passing By
Vinyl pressings
Whole Lot Of Shakin' / Time Is Passing By
by The Emotions · 1978
11 pressings6 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Whole Lot Of Shakin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Whole Lot Of Shakin'
11 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-10828
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single, Stereo, Mono · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 164498 1D TML-S ԀA side runout
ZSS 164499 1C TML-M ԀB side runout
ZSP 164498A side label
ZSP 164499B side label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-10828
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single, Stereo, Mono
UK
November 3, 1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 6757
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
November 3, 1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 6757
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S 6757 A-1Runout A
CBS-S 6757 B-2Runout B
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 222470
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | CBS BA 222470First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | CBS BA 222470First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Canada | Columbia 3-10828First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 275First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 275First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461906First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Columbia 3-10828First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Columbia 3-10828First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | Columbia 3-10828First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | UK | CBS S CBS 6757First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | CBS S CBS 6757First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWhole Lot Of Shakin'3:19
- BTime Is Passing By3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whole Lot Of Shakin' are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Whole Lot Of Shakin' are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Whole Lot Of Shakin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia 3-10828.
How do I tell if my copy of Whole Lot Of Shakin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3-10828, S CBS 6757, BA 222470, 06SP 275) 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 Whole Lot Of Shakin' 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.
