Sweden
1961- Label and catalog number
- Karusell KFF 347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · blue vinyl
- Runout / matrix
KAR-347-ARunout A side, stamped
KAR-347-BRunout B side, stamped
KAR-347-ALabel A side
KAR-347-BLabel B side
Vinyl pressings
Spotnick Theme
by The Spotnicks · 1961
22 pressings10 countriesSurfRockPop
Spotnick Theme was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Spotnick Theme
3 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
Sweden
1961- Label and catalog number
- Karusell KFF 347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
KAR-347-ARunout side A
KAR-347-BRunout side B
Sweden
1961- Label and catalog number
- Karusell KFF 347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Blue
- Runout / matrix
KAR-347-ASide A
KAR-347-BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Sweden | Karusell KFF 347First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1961 | Sweden | Karusell KFF 347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Sweden | Karusell KFF 347First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1962 | Australia | W & G WG-S-14507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Australia | W & G WG-S-14507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Canada | Barry B-3177X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | France | President Hifi Records P 2517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | Ariola 45 394 A7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Netherlands | CNR F 2907", Single | 7", Single |
| 1962 | Netherlands | CNR F 2907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Octagon OCT.0387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Oriole 45-CB 17247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Oriole 45-CB 17247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Belgium | Discovog 1003 / Discovog 45 x 10037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Germany | Polydor 52 9377", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | Surprise JTU 7667", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Ariola 45 394 A7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Belgium | Discostar 45x10037", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | France | Président P 2517", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | CNR F 2907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASpotnick Theme
- BOrange Blossom Special
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spotnick Theme are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Spotnick Theme are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1961 and 1977.
When was Spotnick Theme first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Sweden. One of them is Karusell KFF 347.
How do I tell if my copy of Spotnick Theme is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KFF 347) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KAR-347-A and KAR-347-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spotnick Theme 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.