US
1964- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records 500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BTP 100Side A Label
BTP 101Side B Label
The TokensSwing / A Girl Named Arlene
Vinyl pressings
Swing / A Girl Named Arlene
by The Tokens · 1964
10 pressings5 countriesRockPop
Swing / A Girl Named Arlene 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 Swing / A Girl Named Arlene
7 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records 500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BTP 100Side A Label
BTP 101Side B Label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records 500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
BTP 100Side A Label
BTP 101Side B Label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records 500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BTP 100Side A Label
BTP 101Side B Label
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Quality 500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
France
1964- Label and catalog number
- Disques Vogue V 45-1213
- 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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Festival Records FK-6057", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1964 | Canada | Quality 500First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | France | Disques Vogue V 45-1213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Italy | Vedette Records VRS-NP 34023 / Vedette Records VRN 34023First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | B.T. Puppy Records 500First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | B.T. Puppy Records 500First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | B.T. Puppy Records 500First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | B.T. Puppy Records 500First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Quality 1619X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Italy | Vedette Records VRS-NP 340237", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
Tracklist
- ASwing2:15
- BA Girl Named Arlene2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swing / A Girl Named Arlene are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Swing / A Girl Named Arlene are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Swing / A Girl Named Arlene first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada, France, Italy. One of them is B.T. Puppy Records 500.
How do I tell if my copy of Swing / A Girl Named Arlene is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 500, V 45-1213, VRS-NP 34023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BTP 100 and BTP 101. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swing / A Girl Named Arlene 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.
