US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Battle BF-45909
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XY-170Label side A
XY-171Label side B
The Mongo Santamaria OrchestraWatermelon Man / Don't Bother Me No More
Vinyl pressings
Watermelon Man / Don't Bother Me No More
by The Mongo Santamaria Orchestra · 1963
16 pressings12 countriesAfro-Cuban JazzLatin JazzCha-ChaJazz
Watermelon Man / Don't Bother Me No More was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Watermelon Man / Don't Bother Me No More
12 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 9 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Battle BF-45909
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
BF 45909-XY 170-3 F SA-Side Runout Etching
BF-45909-XY 171-2 F SB-Side Runout Etching
XY-170A-Side Label
XY-171B-Side Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Battle BF-45909
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BF 45909 XY170 CDKA-Side Runout Etching
BF 45909-XY 171-4 [initials]B-Side Runout Etching
XY-170A-Side Label
XY-171B-Side Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Battle BF-45909
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BF45909 XY170 CDKA-Side Runout Etching
BF45909-XY171 CDKB-Side Runout Etching
XY-170A-Side Label
XY-171B-Side Label
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records 106909 RIF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RF-45909
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XY170 7XS 3140A
XY171 7XS 3141B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Riverside Records RF-45909First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Battle BF-45909First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Denmark | Riverside Records RIF 106 909 / Riverside Records 106 909 RIFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Riverside Records 106 909 RIFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Italy | Riverside Records 106.909 RIFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Riverside Records RIF106909First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | South Africa | Riverside Records RS.7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | UK | Riverside Records 106909 RIFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Battle BF-45909First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Battle BF-45909First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Battle BF-45909First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1963 | US | Battle BF-45909First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18252 / Milestone BF 182527", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Riverside Records 106 909 RIF7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Greece | Riverside Records 106 909 RIF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Riverside Records 106 909 RIF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AWatermelon Man2:26
- BDon't Bother Me No More2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Watermelon Man / Don't Bother Me No More are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Watermelon Man / Don't Bother Me No More are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1963 and 1974.
When was Watermelon Man / Don't Bother Me No More first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Battle BF-45909.
How do I tell if my copy of Watermelon Man / Don't Bother Me No More is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BF-45909, 106909 RIF, RF-45909, RIF 106 909) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XY-170 and XY-171. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Watermelon Man / Don't Bother Me No More 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.