US
September 1957- Label and catalog number
- Ebb 119XEbb 119
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EBB-119-X △17899Etched A Side Wax
EBB-119 △17900Etched B Side Wax
The Hollywood FlamesBuzz-Buzz-Buzz
Vinyl pressings
Buzz-Buzz-Buzz
by The Hollywood Flames · 1957
21 pressings6 countriesDoo WopRock
Buzz-Buzz-Buzz 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 Buzz-Buzz-Buzz
11 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.
US
October 1957- Label and catalog number
- Ebb 119-XEbb 119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
October 14, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Ebb 119Ebb 119X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Alco Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-EBB-119-X ① △17893Runout, Side A, Etched, Variant 1
45-EBB-119 ② △17894Runout, Side B, Etched, Variant 1
45-EBB-119-X ② △17893Runout, Side A, Etched, Variant 2
45-EBB-119 ② △17894Runout, Side B, Etched, Variant 2
US
October 14, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Ebb 119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
October 14, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Ebb 119XEbb 119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Alco Press
- Runout / matrix
45-EBB-119-X ② △17893Runout, Side A, Etched
45-EBB-119 ② △17894Runout, Side B, Etched
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Ebb 119Ebb 119X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-EBB119-A ② △17893A side runout
45-EBB-119 ② △17894B side runout
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.
1950s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Apex 76222First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Apex 9-76222First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HL 8545First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Ebb 119 / Ebb 119XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Ebb 119X / Ebb 119First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Ebb 119-X / Ebb 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HL-7030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Ebb 119 / Ebb 119XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Ebb 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Ebb 119X / Ebb 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Ebb 119 / Ebb 119XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-13187", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Belgium | Moonglow 5067x457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records HL.8545 / London American Recordings HL.8545Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL 85457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Specialty SP 7427", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Specialty SP 7427", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Norway | Decca 45-HL 85457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Ebb 119 / Ebb 119-X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Ebb 119 / Ebb 119X7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABuzz-Buzz-Buzz2:08
- BCrazy1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Buzz-Buzz-Buzz are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Buzz-Buzz-Buzz are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1957 and 1988.
When was Buzz-Buzz-Buzz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Ebb 119X, released September 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Buzz-Buzz-Buzz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 119X, 119-X, 119, 45-HL 8545) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EBB-119-X △17899 and EBB-119 △17900. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Buzz-Buzz-Buzz 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.