US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Hollywood HO-68-1Hollywood HO-69
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · White Label
- Runout / matrix
HO-68-1 (-2) 11HA-Side Runout Etching
HO-69 (-2) 11HB-Side Runout Etching
HO-68Label A
HO-68-1Label B
The EternalsRockin' In The Jungle / Rock 'N' Roll Cha-Cha
Vinyl pressings
Rockin' In The Jungle / Rock 'N' Roll Cha-Cha
by The Eternals · 1959
21 pressings4 countriesDoo WopRockFunk / Soul
Rockin' In The Jungle was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Rockin' In The Jungle
14 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Hollywood HO-68-1Hollywood HO-69
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
HO-68-1 (-2) IIHA side, etched
HO-69 (-2) IIHB side, etched
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Musictone Records MX 1111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX-121 Bell SoundEtched Side A
MX-122 Bell SoundEtched Side B
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Hollywood HO 68-69
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Labels
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Hollywood HO 68-69
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Labels / Silver Text
- Runout / matrix
HO-68-1 (-2) IIHA Side Etched
HO-69 (-2) IIH LWB Side Etched
HO 68 1A Side Label
HO 69 2B Side Label
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Musictone Records MX 1111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Yellow Label / Red Text
- Runout / matrix
MX 121A Side Label
MX 122B Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Barrel X-614First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | France | London Records HL 8995First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL 8995First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | London American Recordings HL 8995First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Hollywood HO-68 / Hollywood HO-69First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1959 | US | Hollywood HO-68-1 / Hollywood HO-69First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Hollywood HO-68-1 / Hollywood HO-69First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Musictone Records MX 1111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Hollywood HO 68-69First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Hollywood HO 68-69First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Musictone Records MX 1111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Hollywood HO 68-69First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Hollywood HO-68-1 / Hollywood HO-69First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | London Records 45-HL 8995First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Collectables C 12827", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | Collectables C 12827", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-2037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 12827", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Hollywood HO-68-17", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Musicnote Records MX 11117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-2037", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ARockin' In The Jungle2:30
- BRock 'N' Roll Cha-Cha2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rockin' In The Jungle are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Rockin' In The Jungle are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 1986.
When was Rockin' In The Jungle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada, France. One of them is Hollywood HO-68-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Rockin' In The Jungle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HO-68-1, MX 1111, HO 68-69, HO-68) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HO-68-1 (-2) 11H and HO-69 (-2) 11H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rockin' In The Jungle 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.