Vinyl pressings
by The String-A-Longs · 1961
Should I / Take A Minute 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.
10 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 6 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.
61 WA 78 1B BellSound ZTSP 68686-1B..A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 1
61 WA 79 1C BellSound ZTSP68687-1C..B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 1
61 WA 78 1B BellSound ZTSP 68686-1B..A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 2
61 WA 79 1B ZTSP68687-1B.B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 2
61 WA 78 1F BellSound ZTSP68686-1FA side - runout
61 WA 79 1E BellSound ZTSP68687-1EB side - runout
61-WA-78 ZTSP 68686A side - label
61-WA-79 ZTSP 68687B side - label
61 WA 78 1H BellSound ZTSP68686-1HA side - runout
61 WA 79 1H BellSound ZTSP68687-1HB side - runout
61-WA-78 ZTSP 68686A side - label
61-WA-79 ZTSP 68687B side - label
61 WA 78 1C Bell Sound ZTSP68686-1C .Runouts Side A
61 WA 79 1A Bell Sound ZTSP68687-1A .Runouts Side B
(61-WA-78) ZTSP 68686Label Side A
(61-WA-79) ZTSP 68687Label Side B
45-MSCI-5389-1CRunout side A
45-MSCI-5390-1CRunout side B
MSCI.5389Label side A
MSCI.5390Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-1843First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Warwick M-654First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Germany | London Records DL 20 446First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Philippines | Silahis Records SRS-1-AFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 9394First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-U 9394First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Warwick M 654First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Warwick M 654First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Warwick M654First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Warwick M 654First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 93947", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 9-5.2847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 20 4467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 93947", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
14 vinyl pressings of Should I / Take A Minute are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Warwick M 654.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 654, M654, 45-HLU 9394, 45-HL-U 9394) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 61 WA 78 1B BellSound ZTSP 68686-1B.. and 61 WA 79 1C BellSound ZTSP68687-1C... Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
