US
1967- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records BTP 1002B.T. Puppy Records BTP1002
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Abbey Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BTP-1002-A LW AB 6-67Runout A
BTP-1002-B LW AB 6-67Runout B
BTP-1002-ALabel A
BTP-1002-BLabel B
The HappeningsBack To Back
Vinyl pressings
Back To Back
by The Happenings · 1967
10 pressings4 countriesPop RockRockPop
Back To Back was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Back To Back
9 pressings came out in 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records BTPS-1002
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records BTP-1002
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BTP-1002-A -2 [MR (circled)] △10467Runout Side A
BTP-1002-B -2 [MR (circled)] △10467-XRunout Side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records BTP-1002
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BTP-1002-A-1 A1 R
BTP-1002-B-1 A1 R
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records BTPS 1002B.T. Puppy Records BTPS-1002
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BTPS-1002-A -2 MR △10560Side A, etched
BTPS-1002-B -2 MR △10560-XSide B, etched
BTPS-1002-ASide A, label
BTPS-1002-BSide B, label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records BTPS-1002
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BTPS-1002-A LW ABSide 1
BTPS-1002-B LW ABSide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Argentina | B.T. Puppy Records BTP-70003First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | B.T. Puppy Records BTP-1002First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | New Zealand | B.T. Puppy Records NPL 28086First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | B.T. Puppy Records BTP 1002 / B.T. Puppy Records BTP1002First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | B.T. Puppy Records BTPS-1002First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | B.T. Puppy Records BTP-1002First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | B.T. Puppy Records BTP-1002First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | B.T. Puppy Records BTPS 1002 / B.T. Puppy Records BTPS-1002First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | B.T. Puppy Records BTPS-1002First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | B.T. Puppy Records BTP 1002LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- The Tokens
- A1I Hear Trumpets Blow2:43
- A2Sylvie Sleepin'2:12
- A3Saloogy1:56
- A4He's In Town2:31
- A5Laugh2:28
- A6Swing2:15
- The Happenings
- B1I Got Rhythm2:55
- B2Good Night My Love2:37
- B3Impatient Girl2:15
- B4Lillies By Monet1:58
- B5He Thinks He's A Hero2:52
- B6I Believe In Nothing2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Back To Back are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Back To Back are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Back To Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Argentina, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is B.T. Puppy Records BTP 1002.
How do I tell if my copy of Back To Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BTP 1002, BTPS-1002, BTP-1002, BTPS 1002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BTP-1002-A LW AB 6-67 and BTP-1002-B LW AB 6-67. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Back To Back 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.