UK
May 1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLU 9354
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSCI-5124-1CRunout side A
45-MSCI-5125-1CRunout side B
MSCI.5124Label A-side
MSCI.5125Label B-side
The String-A-LongsBrass Buttons / Panic Button
Vinyl pressings
Brass Buttons / Panic Button
by The String-A-Longs · 1961
10 pressings6 countriesSurfRock
Brass Buttons / Panic Button 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 Brass Buttons / Panic Button
9 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 5 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLU 9354
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MSCI 5124A-side
MSCI 5125B-side
US
March 1961- Label and catalog number
- Warwick M-625
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
61-WA-15Label A
61-WA-14Label B
US
March 1961- Label and catalog number
- Warwick M 625
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono
- Runout / matrix
61-WA-15-1D ZTSP67674-1D Bell SoundRunout, side A, variant 1
61-WA-14-1c ZTSP67673-1c Bell SoundRunout, side B, variant 1
61-WA-15-1E 1C ZTSP67674-1C Bell SoundRunout, side A, variant 2
61-WA-14-1D ZTSP67673-1D Bell SoundRunout, side B, variant 2
US
March 1961- Label and catalog number
- Warwick M 625
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Bridgeport Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BellSound 61-WA-15-1B ZTSP67674-1B ....A-Side Runout Etching
BellSound 61-WA-14-1A ZTSP67673-1B .B-Side Runout Etching
61-WA-15A-Side Label (Set 1)
61-WA-14B-Side Label (Set 1)
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Warwick M 625
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-1802First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Warwick M-625First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 9354First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Warwick M 625First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Warwick M-625First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Warwick M 625First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Warwick M 625First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | London Records DL 20 421First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 9354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 9-5.2657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABrass Buttons
- BPanic Button
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brass Buttons / Panic Button are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Brass Buttons / Panic Button are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Brass Buttons / Panic Button first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, US, Germany, Australia and more. One of them is London American Recordings 45-HLU 9354, released May 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Brass Buttons / Panic Button is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-HLU 9354, M-625, M 625, DL 20 421) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-MSCI-5124-1C and 45-MSCI-5125-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brass Buttons / Panic Button 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.
