France
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESDF 1336
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 10112 21 M3 209027Runout side A
7TCA 10113 21 M3 209028Runout side B
7 TCA 10112Label side A
7 TCA 10113Label side B
The ShadowsApache
Vinyl pressings
Apache
by The Shadows · 1960
20 pressings3 countriesInstrumentalRock & RollRock
Apache was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Apache
12 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 2 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.
France
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESDF 1336
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 10112 21 M3 209027Runout side A
7TCA 10113 21 M3 209028Runout side B
7 TCA 10112Label side A
7 TCA 10113Label side B
France
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESDF 1336
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 10112 21 M3 209027Runout side A, stamped
7TCA 10113 21 M3 209028Runout side B, stamped
7 TCA 10112Label side A
7 TCA 10113Label side B
France
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESDF 1336
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 10112 21 M3 209027Runout side A, stamped
7TCA 10113 21 M3 209028Runout side B, stamped
7 TCA 10112Label side A
7 TCA 10113Label side B
France
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESDF 1336
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 10112 21 M3 209027Runout side A, stamped
7TCA 10113 21 M3 209028Runout side B, stamped
7 TCA 10112Label side A
7 TCA 10113Label side B
France
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1425
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 10112 21 M3 209027Runout side A, stamped
7TCA 10113 21 M3 209028Runout side B, stamped
7 TCA 10112Label side A
7 TCA 10113Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Columbia ESDF 1336First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | France | Columbia ESDF 1336First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | France | Columbia ESDF 1336First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | France | Columbia ESDF 1336First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | France | Columbia ESDF 1336First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | France | Columbia ESRF 1425First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | France | Columbia ESDF 1336First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | France | Columbia ESRF 1425First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | France | Columbia ESDF 1336First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | France | Columbia ESDF 1336First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | France | Columbia ESDF 1336First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Columbia ESDF 1336First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 14257", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 14257", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 14257", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 14257", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia ESDF 13367", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Vietnam | Columbia LYD-10357", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | South Vietnam | Hong Kong's Records7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | South Vietnam | Hong Kong's Records LYD 10197", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Apache
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- B1Jet Black
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Apache are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Apache are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Apache first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in France, Netherlands. One of them is Columbia ESDF 1336.
How do I tell if my copy of Apache is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ESDF 1336, ESRF 1425) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7TCA 10112 21 M3 209027 and 7TCA 10113 21 M3 209028. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Apache 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.
