UK
November 1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESG 7904
- Format
- 7", EP, Stereo, 45 RPM
The ShadowsRhythm & Greens
Vinyl pressings
Rhythm & Greens
by The Shadows · 1964
10 pressings6 countriesInstrumentalPopStage & Screen
Rhythm & Greens was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Rhythm & Greens
7 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 2254 - 1N GD KT 1Side A runout, stamped
7TCA 2255 - 1N GA KT 1Side B runout, stamped
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 2254-1N M KT 1Runout side A, stamped (Variant 1)
7TCA 2255-1N G P KTRunout side B, stamped (Variant 1)
7TCA 2254-1N GD KT 1Runout side A, stamped (Variant 2)
7TCA 2255-1N GR KT 1Runout side B, stamped (Variant 2)
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 2254 - 1N GD KT 1Side A runout, stamped
7TCA 2255 - 1N GA KT 1Side B runout, stamped
Netherlands
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 2254 - 1N KTSide A runout, stamped
7TCA 2255 - 1N KTSide B runout, stamped
New Zealand
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEGM.8362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCA.2254Label A
7TCA.2255Label B
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Netherlands | Columbia SEG 8362First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Columbia SEGM.8362First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1964 | South Africa | Columbia SEGJ 8362First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1964 | UK | Columbia SEG 8362First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Columbia SEG 8362First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Columbia SEG 8362First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Columbia ESG 7904First year7", EP, Stereo, 45 RPM | 7", EP, Stereo, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Australia | Columbia SEGO 8362 / Columbia SEGO-83627", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Netherlands | EMI K 062 Z 0752712", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Vietnam | Hong Kong's Records7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Rhythm & Greens
- A2Ranka-Chank
- B1Main Theme
- B2The Drum Number
- B3The Lute Number
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rhythm & Greens are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rhythm & Greens are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 1981.
When was Rhythm & Greens first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa. One of them is Columbia ESG 7904, released November 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Rhythm & Greens is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ESG 7904, SEG 8362, SEGM.8362, SEGJ 8362) 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 Rhythm & Greens 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.
