Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Hansa Record 14 034 ATHansa 14 034 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PU K 14034 A-2 Made In GermanySide A
PU K 14034 B-2 Made In GermanySide B
14 034 L aSide A, label
14 034 K bSide B, label
The TroggsSurprise, Surprise
Vinyl pressings
Surprise, Surprise
by The Troggs · 1968
12 pressings11 countriesBeatPop RockGarage RockRock
Surprise, Surprise was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Surprise, Surprise
12 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Page One POF 064
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POF 064 1F ▽ 1 2 1A-Side - Stamped, Variant 1
POF 064 2F ▽ 1 1 1B-Side - Stamped, Variant 1
POF 064 1F ▽ 1 2 1A-Side - Stamped, Variant 2
POF 064 2F ▽ 1 1 2B-Side - Stamped, Variant 2
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone A-8374
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45POF064-1F 7XAPA1501A label
45POF064-2F 7XAPA1502B label
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 260 160 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Greece
1968- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 3292
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PU K 14034 A-2 Made In GermanySide A
PU K 14034 B-2 Made In GermanySide B
Japan
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips SFL-1167
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Parlophone A-8374First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Australia | Parlophone A-8374First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | France | Fontana 260 160 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Hansa Record 14 034 AT / Hansa 14 034 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Greece | Fontana 3292First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Japan | Philips SFL-1167First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Page One POF 064First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP.3273First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1968 | Norway | Fontana POF 064First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | South Africa | Fontana TF 828First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1968 | Spain | Fontana 272 370 TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Page One POF 064First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASurprise, Surprise2:44
- BMarbles And Some Gum2:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Surprise, Surprise are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Surprise, Surprise are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Surprise, Surprise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Germany, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Hansa Record 14 034 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Surprise, Surprise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 14 034 AT, POF 064, A-8374, 260 160 MF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PU K 14034 A-2 Made In Germany and PU K 14034 B-2 Made In Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Surprise, Surprise 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.
