US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1646
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
8302Label side A
8189Label side B
The MoonglowsI Knew From The Start / Over And Over Again
Vinyl pressings
I Knew From The Start / Over And Over Again
by The Moonglows · 1956
15 pressings5 countriesDoo WopRock
I Knew From The Start was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 I Knew From The Start
1 pressing came out in 1956, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Chess 1646First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Quality K15787", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records 45-NZL.1957", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.195Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Philippines | Sound Track ST-103Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HLN.83747", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HLN.83747", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London American Recordings7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | UK | London Records HLN 8374Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Chess 16467", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1957 | US | Chess 16467", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Chess 16467", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Chess 16467", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Chess 16467", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chess 16467", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
Tracklist
- AI Knew From The Start
- BOver And Over Again
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Knew From The Start are there?
15 vinyl pressings of I Knew From The Start are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1957.
When was I Knew From The Start first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Chess 1646.
How do I tell if my copy of I Knew From The Start is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1646) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8302 and 8189. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Knew From The Start 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.
