US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP 1433
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
U-9208Label side A
U-9209Label side B
The FlamingosFlamingos
Vinyl pressings
Flamingos
by The Flamingos · 1959
11 pressings2 countriesDoo WopRock
Flamingos 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 Flamingos
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Checker LP 1433First yearLP | LP |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Chess BT-8060LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Chess ACRR-702LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | US | Chess ACRR-702LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | US | Chess CH 1433 / Checker LP 1433LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Chess PLP-804 / P-Vine Special PLP-804LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH 91560 / Chess CH 9177LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH 9177LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH 91560 / Chess CH 9177LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Checker LP 3005 / Checker LPS-3005LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Checker LP 1433LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Dream Of A Lifetime2:44
- A2Ko Ko Mo2:36
- A3Whispering Stars2:45
- A4On My Merry Way2:27
- A5The Vow2:31
- A6Would I Be Crying2:19
- B1A Kiss From Your Lips2:52
- B2Shilly Dilly2:11
- B3Stolen Love2:43
- B4Chickie Um Bah2:18
- B5Nobody's Love2:31
- B6Chika Boom That's My Baby2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flamingos are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Flamingos are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1959 and 1984.
When was Flamingos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Checker LP 1433.
How do I tell if my copy of Flamingos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 1433) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, U-9208 and U-9209. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flamingos 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.
