US
July 1954- Label and catalog number
- Federal 45-12185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45—F1136Label A
45—F1137Label B
The MidnightersSexy Ways
Vinyl pressings
Sexy Ways
by The Midnighters · 1954
11 pressings2 countriesRhythm & BluesDoo WopRockFunk / Soul
Sexy Ways was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Sexy Ways
9 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 2 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
July 1954- Label and catalog number
- Federal 45-12185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F-45-1136-1A side runout
F-45-1137-1B side runout
45—F1136Label A
45—F1137Label B
US
July 1954- Label and catalog number
- Federal 45-12185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F-45-F1136-1A side runout
F-45-F1137-1B side runout
45-F1136A side label
45-F1137B side label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Federal 45-12185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F-45-1136-1Side A runout
F-45-1137-1Side B runout
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Federal 12185
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
F1136A-side label
F1137B-side label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Federal 45-12185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-F1136Label A
45-F1137Label B
F-45-1136-1Deadwax A
F-45-1137-1Deadwax B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Quality 4292 / King Records 4292First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Federal 45-12185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Federal 12185First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Federal 45-12185First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Federal 45-12185First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Federal 45-12185First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Federal 45-12185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Federal 45-12185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Federal 45-12185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Quality K42927", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Federal 45-121857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASexy Ways
- BDon't Say Your Last Goodbye
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sexy Ways are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sexy Ways are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Sexy Ways first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, Canada. One of them is Federal 45-12185, released July 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Sexy Ways is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-12185, 12185, 4292) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45—F1136 and 45—F1137. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sexy Ways 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.