US
1964- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records 502
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BTP-104Side A Label
BTP-105Side B Label
The TokensHe's In Town
Vinyl pressings
He's In Town
by The Tokens · 1964
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
He's In Town was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 He's In Town
9 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records 502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BTP-104-1 LWA-Side Runout
BTP-105-1 LWB-Side Runout
BTP 104A-side label
BTP 105B-side label
US
July 1964- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records 502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BT-104 (Promo)Side A Label
BT-105 (Promo)Side B Label
US
July 1964- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records 502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BTP 104Side A Label
BTP 105Side B Label
US
July 1964- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records 502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
BTP-104Side A Label
BT-P-105Side B Label
UK
November 1964- Label and catalog number
- Fontana TF 500Fontana 269800 TF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Belgium | Cash Records C 1737First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Denmark | Jubilee STU. 42202 / Jubilee 45-STU 42202First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Italy | Vedette Records VRN 34033 / Vedette Records VRN-NP 34033First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | B.T. Puppy Records 502First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | B.T. Puppy Records 502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | B.T. Puppy Records 502First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | B.T. Puppy Records 502First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | B.T. Puppy Records 502First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1964 | UK | Fontana TF 500 / Fontana 269800 TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Quality 1653X7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHe's In Town2:20
- BOh Cathy2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of He's In Town are there?
10 vinyl pressings of He's In Town are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was He's In Town first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Belgium, Denmark and more. One of them is B.T. Puppy Records 502.
How do I tell if my copy of He's In Town is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 502, TF 500, C 1737, STU. 42202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BTP-104 and BTP-105. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is He's In Town 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.
