US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5847
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The MarkettsTarzan (Tarzan's Dance) / Stirring Up Some Soul
Vinyl pressings
Tarzan (Tarzan's Dance) / Stirring Up Some Soul
by The Marketts · 1966
12 pressings8 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Tarzan was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Tarzan
4 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5847
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
J-15300 1 5A side
J-15302-2 5B side
France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WV 5068
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1966- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5847
- 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 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | France | Warner Bros. Records WV 5068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records 5847First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Warner Bros. Records 5847First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Warner Bros. Records 5847First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records BR-16767", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1967 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records BR-16767", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records WB.58477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WB 58477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WB 58477", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Sweden | Warner Bros. Records WB 58477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 58477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Out Of The Past ISC-023Single, 7", Unofficial Release, Reissue · Unofficial | Single, 7", Unofficial Release, Reissue · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ATarzan (Tarzan's Dance)2:22
- BStirrin' Up Some Soul2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tarzan are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tarzan are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1966 and 1972.
When was Tarzan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, France, Netherlands. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 5847.
How do I tell if my copy of Tarzan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5847, WV 5068) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tarzan 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.
