Vinyl pressings
by The Halos · 1961
Nag / Copy Cat was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 5 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.
61-WA-88-1B ZTSP68913-1B BellSoundSide A etched, BellSound stamped
61-WA-89-1A ZTSP68914-1A. . BellSoundSide B etched, BellSound stamped
(61-WA-88) ZTSP 68913Label side A
(61-WA-89) ZTSP 68914Label side B
(61-WA-88) ZTSP 68913Label side A
(61-WA-89) ZTSP 68914Label side B
Bell Sound (stamped) 61-WA-88-2 (etched)Side A runout
Bell Sound (stamped) 61-WA-89-2Side B runout
61-WA-88-1B ZTSP 68913-1B HRunout, Side A, etched
61-WA-89-1B ZTSP 68914-1B HRunout, Side B, etched
Bell SoundRunout, Sides A & B, stamped
Bell SoundRunout, Sides A & B, stamped
61-WA-88-1B ZTSP 68913 TRunout, Side A, etched
61-WA-89-1B ZTSP 68914 TRunout, Side B, etched
(61-WA-88) ZTSP 68913A side label
61WA88 ZTSP68913 BellSoundRunout A
61WA89 ZTSP68914 BellSoundRunout B
(61-WA-88) ZTSP 68913Label A
(61-WA-89) ZTSP 68914Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-1877First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | 7 Arts Records S-709XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Germany | London Records DL 20 469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 9424First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings HLU 9424First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | 7 Arts Records S 709First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1961 | US | 7 Arts Records S 709First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | 7 Arts Records S-709First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | 7 Arts Records S 709First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1961 | US | 7 Arts Records S 709First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1961 | US | 7 Arts Records S 709First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 9424First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
12 vinyl pressings of Nag / Copy Cat are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is 7 Arts Records S 709.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 709, S-709, 45-HLU 9424, HLU 9424) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 61-WA-88-1B ZTSP68913-1B BellSound and 61-WA-89-1A ZTSP68914-1A. . BellSound. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
