US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4501
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
The Piltdown MenGoodnight Mrs. Flintstone / The Great Imposter
Vinyl pressings
Goodnight Mrs. Flintstone / The Great Imposter
by The Piltdown Men · 1961
12 pressings7 countriesRock & RollThemeInstrumentalRock
Goodnight Mrs. Flintstone was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Goodnight Mrs. Flintstone
9 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4501
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
35096-D1 ☆A-side runout
35095-D2 ☆B-side runout
45-35096A-side label
45-35095B-side label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4501
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Country unknown
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45 CL 15186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 15186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 15186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Unknown | Capitol Records 45 CL 15186First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1431First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Italy | Capitol Records F 4501First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.4501First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 15186First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 15186First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records 4501First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records 4501First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records 4501First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records F40517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records F 45017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 45017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AGoodnight Mrs. Flintstone1:57
- BThe Great Imposter1:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Goodnight Mrs. Flintstone are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Goodnight Mrs. Flintstone are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Goodnight Mrs. Flintstone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, Italy and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4501.
How do I tell if my copy of Goodnight Mrs. Flintstone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4501, 45 CL 15186, 45-CL 15186, CP-1431) 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 Goodnight Mrs. Flintstone 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.