US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Amy 825
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
5844 B SRA-Side Runout Etching
5845 B SRB-Side Runout Etching
5844A-Side Label
5845B-Side Label
The RondelsBack Beat No. 1
Vinyl pressings
Back Beat No. 1
by The Rondels · 1961
10 pressings7 countriesSurfRock & RollInstrumentalRock
Back Beat No. 1 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 Back Beat No. 1
9 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 6 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
- Amy 825
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
5844 B SRA-Side Runout Etching
5845 B SRB-Side Runout Etching
5844A-Side Label
5845B-Side Label
UK
September 1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HL-U 9404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSC.5399A-side label
MSC.5400B-side label
UK
September 1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HL-U 9404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Label Variation
- Runout / matrix
MSC.5399A-side label
MSC.5400B-side label
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HLU 9404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MSC 5399A-side label
MSC 5400B-side label
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-1850
- 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 10 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 | Australia | London Records HL-1850First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Reo 8587XFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1961 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 1367First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Japan | London Records LED-212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings HLU 9404First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Amy 825First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1961 | US | Amy 825First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-U 9404First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-U 9404First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 204657" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ABack Beat No. 12:09
- BShades Of Green1:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Back Beat No. 1 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Back Beat No. 1 are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Back Beat No. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Amy 825.
How do I tell if my copy of Back Beat No. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 825, 45-HL-U 9404, HLU 9404, HL-1850) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5844 B SR and 5845 B SR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Back Beat No. 1 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.