US
August 1965- Label and catalog number
- 4 Corners Of The World FC 4-129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-9165-X-1 A2 [Stamped: R ]Scribed in runout A
K-9166-5 B1 [Stamped: R ]Scribed in runout B
The Kids Next DoorInky Dinky Spider (The Spider Song)
Vinyl pressings
Inky Dinky Spider (The Spider Song)
by The Kids Next Door · 1965
12 pressings6 countriesVocalNoveltyPopChildren's
Inky Dinky Spider (The Spider Song) was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Inky Dinky Spider (The Spider Song)
8 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- 4 Corners Of The World FC 4 129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-9165Side A label
k.9166Side B label
US
August 1965- Label and catalog number
- 4 Corners Of The World FC 4 129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
K-9165-2 A1 ɪA Side runout
K-9166-2 A1 ɪB Side runout
K-9165Side A label
K-9166Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- 4 Corners Of The World FC 4-129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Radio Station Copy
- Runout / matrix
K-9165-X̶-1 RA-side runout
K-9166-1 RB-side runout
K-9165A-side label
K-9166B-side label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HLR 9993London Records HLR 9993
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
August 1965- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records FC4-129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K 9165 GSRunout A
K-9166Runout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Kapp Records K - 4068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | France | Kapp Records KV. 511First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1965 | UK | London American Recordings HLR 9993 / London Records HLR 9993First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | 4 Corners Of The World FC 4-129First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | 4 Corners Of The World FC 4 129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Canada | Kapp Records FC4-129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | 4 Corners Of The World FC 4 129First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | 4 Corners Of The World FC 4-129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Kapp Records FC4-1297", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Canada | Kapp Records FC4-1297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Kapp Records HK 1087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | 4 Corners Of The World FC 4-1297", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AInky Dinky Spider (The Spider Song)2:22
- BGoodbye, Don't Cry (Fare Thee Well)2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Inky Dinky Spider (The Spider Song) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Inky Dinky Spider (The Spider Song) are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Inky Dinky Spider (The Spider Song) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is 4 Corners Of The World FC 4-129, released August 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Inky Dinky Spider (The Spider Song) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FC 4-129, FC 4 129, HLR 9993, FC4-129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-9165-X-1 A2 [Stamped: R ] and K-9166-5 B1 [Stamped: R ]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Inky Dinky Spider (The Spider Song) 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.