US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Red Bird RB 20-101
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Leader Of The Pack
by The Shangri-Las · 1965
29 pressings11 countriesVocalRock & RollPop RockRock
Leader Of The Pack was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Leader Of The Pack
11 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 7 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Red Bird RB 20-101
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
12-30-64 LSLP-5005 ⁻¹ Bell Sound sfSide A runout
12-30-64 LSLP 5006 ⁻² Bell Sound sfSide B runout
LSLP 5005Side A label
LSLP 5006Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Red Bird RB 20-101Red Bird RB-20-101
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LSLP-5005 ⁻³ P 4-5-65 Bell Sound sf AudioMatrixSide A runout
LSLP 5006 ⁻³ P Bell Sound 4-9-65 sf AudioMatrixSide B runout
1-19-65 LSLP-5005 -1... P bellsound sf (Audiomatrix mis-press)Side A runout - Variant 2
O P 1-19-65 LSLP 5006 -1 bellsound sf (Audiomatrix mispress)Side B runout - Variant 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Red Bird RB 20-101
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LSLP 5005Side A label
LSLP 5006Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Red Bird RB 20-101Red Bird RB-20-101
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LSLP-5005 -1 P• Bell Sound sf D2 1-19-65 o AudioMatrixRunout A
LSLP 5006 -1... Bell Sound sf 2 P AudioMatrix 1-19-65Runout B
LSLP 5005Label A
LSLP 5006Label B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Red Bird RB 20-101
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Red Bird RB 20-101 / Red Bird RB-20-101First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Barry B 335 (C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Red Bird RB 20-101First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Scandinavia | Red Bird RB20 101First yearLP | LP |
| 1965 | South Africa | Red Bird TLR 1141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | UK | Red Bird RB 20-101First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Red Bird RB 20-101First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Red Bird RB 20-101First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Red Bird RB 20-101LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1965 | US | Red Bird RB 20-101 / Red Bird RB-20-101First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Red Bird RB 20-101 / Red Bird RB-20-101First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Red Bird RB 20-101First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Japan | Red Bird SJET-7812 / Red Bird SRB-7001LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | Line Records LLP 5165 AS / Charly Records LLP 5165LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1982 | Germany | Line Records LLP 5165 AS / Charly Records LLP 5165LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | UK & Europe | Charly Records CRM 2028 / Line Records CRM 2028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | UK | Charly Records CRM 2028 / Line Records CRM 2028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | UK | Charly Records CRM 2028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Red Bird RB 20-101LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2008 | US | Goldenlane Records CLP 2088LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | US | GoldenLane Records CLP 2088LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Red Bird RB 20-101LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2014 | UK | Charly Records CHARLY L 123LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Italy | Radiation Reissues RAD6002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | US | Red Bird CLO 1253LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Red Bird CLO 1253LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Red Bird RB 20-101LP, Misprint, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Misprint, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Red Bird RB 20-101LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Red Bird RB 20-101LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Give Him A Great Big Kiss2:12
- A2Leader Of The Pack2:48
- A3Bull Dog2:22
- A4It's Easier To Cry2:35
- A5What Is Love2:55
- A6Remember (Walking In The Sand)2:18
- B1Twist And Shout2:39
- B2Maybe2:40
- B3So Much In Love2:16
- B4Shout2:10
- B5Good Night, My Love, Pleasant Dreams1:15
- B6You Can't Sit Down2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Leader Of The Pack are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Leader Of The Pack are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1965 and 2019.
When was Leader Of The Pack first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Red Bird RB 20-101.
How do I tell if my copy of Leader Of The Pack is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RB 20-101, B 335 (C), RB20 101, TLR 1141) 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 Leader Of The Pack 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.
