US
December 1951- Label and catalog number
- King Records 4501
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
8050Label A-Side
8048Label B-Side
The SwallowsEternally / It Ain't The Meat
Vinyl pressings
Eternally / It Ain't The Meat
by The Swallows · 1951
12 pressings3 countriesDoo WopRhythm & BluesRockBlues
Eternally / It Ain't The Meat was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Eternally / It Ain't The Meat
4 pressings came out in 1951, 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.
US
December 1951- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-4501
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-8048-1A runout
45-8050-1B runout
US
December 1951- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-4501
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue
- Runout / matrix
45-8048-1A runout
45-8050-1B runout
US
December 1951- Label and catalog number
- King Records 4501
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
8048-1A side runout, etched
8050-1AA side runout, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | King Records 4501First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | King Records 45-4501First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | US | King Records 45-4501First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1951 | US | King Records 4501First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | King Records 45-45017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Gusto Records GT4-21677", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1986 | Canada | King Records K-21677", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Collectables COL-36207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | King Records 45-45017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2015 | UK | King Records 45-45017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | King Records 45-45017", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | King Records 45-45017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AEternally
- BIt Ain't The Meat
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eternally / It Ain't The Meat are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Eternally / It Ain't The Meat are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1951 and 2015.
When was Eternally / It Ain't The Meat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US. One of them is King Records 4501, released December 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of Eternally / It Ain't The Meat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4501, 45-4501) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8050 and 8048. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eternally / It Ain't The Meat 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.