Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Epic 9213
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(CO 57529)A-side label
(CO 56680)B-side label
The Four CoinsShangri-La / First In Line
Vinyl pressings
Shangri-La / First In Line
by The Four Coins · 1957
11 pressings3 countriesVocalPop
Shangri-La / First In Line was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Shangri-La / First In Line
7 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-9213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSP41239-1G ☆Runout, side A, stamped
ZSP-41240-1G ☆Runout, side B, stamped
ZSP 41239Label Side A
ZSP 41240Label Side B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-9213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Bridgeport Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP1239-1B ☆-Runout, side A, stamped (Variant 1)
ZSP-41240-1B ☆Runout, side B, stamped (Variant 1)
ZSP1239-1A ☆ _ _A-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
ZSP41240-1A ☆ _ _B-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-9213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP41239-1E ☆ HSide A Runout, Stamped
ZSP41240-1E ☆ HSide B Runout, Stamped
ZSP 41239Side A Label
ZSP 41240Side B Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-9213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JZSP 41239Label Side A
JZSP 41240Label Side B
Netherlands
1957- Label and catalog number
- Philips 323 555 BF
- 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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Epic 9213First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Epic 5-9213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Philips 323 555 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Philips B 23555 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Epic 5-9213First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1957 | US | Epic 5-9213First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1957 | US | Epic 5-9213First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Epic 15-22127", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic 5-22127", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic 5-22127", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic 15-22127", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AShangri-La
- BFirst In Line
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shangri-La / First In Line are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Shangri-La / First In Line are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Shangri-La / First In Line first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in Canada, US, Netherlands. One of them is Epic 9213.
How do I tell if my copy of Shangri-La / First In Line is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9213, 5-9213, 323 555 BF, B 23555 H) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (CO 57529) and (CO 56680). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shangri-La / First In Line 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.