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The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, album cover

First-year pressing

The Lion Sleeps Tonight 1961 UK Pressing (45-RCA 1263)

The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens

Artist
The Tokens
Title
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Label
  • RCA 45-RCA 1263
Country
UK
Released
1961
Format
7", Single, 45 RPM

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

  • M5PW-3237Label - Side A
  • M5PW-3253Label - Side B
  • M5PW3237-ICRunout, Stamped - Side A, Variant 1
  • M5PW3253-ICRunout, Stamped - Side B, Variant 1
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