US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records B-524
- Format
- 7"
The StrangelovesHand Jive
Vinyl pressings
Hand Jive
by The Strangeloves · 1966
11 pressings7 countriesGarage RockSoulRockFunk / Soul
Hand Jive 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 Hand Jive
8 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records B-524
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W-10069A-side label
W-10070B-side label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records B-524
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W-10069A-side label
W-10070B-side label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records B-524
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
W-10069 LWA-side runout groove etching
W-10070 LWB-side runout groove etching
W-10069A-side label
W-10070B-side label
UK
July 15, 1966- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HLZ 10063
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSZ.7577Label side A
MSZ.7578Label side B
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HLZ 10063
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-MSZ-7577-1CSide A runout, stamped
45-MSZ-7578-1CSide B runout, stamped
MSZ.7577Side A label
MSZ.7578Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Bang Records B-524First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Greece | Zodiac 4101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | London American Recordings HLZ 10063First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Bang Records B-524First year7" | 7" |
| 1966 | US | Bang Records B-524First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Bang Records B-524First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Bang Records B-524First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | London American Recordings HLZ 10063First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Microfon 34667", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Australia | Stateside OSS-2237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Bang Records 6700087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHand Jive2:35
- BI Gotta Dance3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hand Jive are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hand Jive are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Hand Jive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, Greece. One of them is Bang Records B-524.
How do I tell if my copy of Hand Jive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-524, HLZ 10063, 4101) 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 Hand Jive 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.