US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Power Records 215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-LR-118Runout etched side A
45-LR-119Runout etched side B
Vinyl pressings
Short Shorts
by The Royal Teens · 1957
27 pressings9 countriesVocalRockPop
Short Shorts was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Short Shorts
2 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 78-9882
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Power Records 215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount 78-9882First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Australia | W & G WG.SPN.5967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Australia | W & G WG.SPN.5967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Canada | Sparton 534RShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Denmark | Tono St. U 420187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Germany | Electrola 45-EG 88057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Netherlands | Artone 22.0197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | New Zealand | W & G WG-SPN5967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Sweden | Karusell KFF 2327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 4547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | His Master's Voice POP. 454Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 4547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-98827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-98827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Power Records 2157", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Power Records 2157", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AShort Shorts2:12
- BPlanet Rock2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Short Shorts are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Short Shorts are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Short Shorts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Power Records 215.
How do I tell if my copy of Short Shorts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 215, 78-9882) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-LR-118 and 45-LR-119. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Short Shorts 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.