Belgium
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 319763 PF
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
The Shake SpearsSummertime
Vinyl pressings
Summertime
by The Shake Spears · 1966
14 pressings4 countriesBeatSkaRockPop
Summertime was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Summertime
2 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 19 166 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
19 166 L aSide A label
19 166 K bSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Belgium | Philips 319763 PFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Germany | Ariola 19 166 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | Ronnex Records 1450 / Ronnex Records 19507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | Ronnex Records 1450 / Ronnex Records 19507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | Ronnex Records 1450 / Ronnex Records 19507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | Ronnex Records 1450 / Ronnex Records 19507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | Ronnex Records 1450 / Ronnex Records 19507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | Ronnex Records 1450 / Ronnex Records 19507", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | CBS CBS 64227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Scramble SRS 510.0757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Ronnex Records 14507", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Belgium | Ronnex Records 1450 / Ronnex Records 19507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Ronnex Records 14507", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Belgium | Ronnex Records 14507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASummertime2:15
- BWhat Happened2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Summertime are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Summertime are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 1978.
When was Summertime first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Belgium, Germany. One of them is Philips 319763 PF.
How do I tell if my copy of Summertime is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 319763 PF, 19 166 AT) 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 Summertime 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.