US
1958- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 139 X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
GJI J8 OW8111- 1C 31 BRunout stamped side A
GJI J8 OW8112- 1C 31 BRunout stamped side B
J8OW-8111Label side A
J8OW-8112Label side B
The Tune RockersThe Green Mosquito / Warm Up
Vinyl pressings
The Green Mosquito / Warm Up
by The Tune Rockers · 1958
15 pressings4 countriesRock & RollSurfRhythm & BluesInstrumental
The Green Mosquito / Warm Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 The Green Mosquito / Warm Up
13 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 3 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 139 X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP28129-1AA side deadwax - stamped
ZTSP28130-1AB side deadwax - stamped
ZTSP-28129A side label
ZTSP-28130B side label
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 139 X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
J8 OW8111--1E IRunout, Side A (stamped)
J8 OW8112--1F IRunout, Side B (stamped)
J8OW-8111label A
J8OW-8112label B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 139 X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
J8 OW8111- 1C B 31 59H₁Side A runout, variant 1
J8 OW8112- 1C B 31 G9HSide B runout, variant 1
J8 OW8111-1B H ASide A runout stamped, variant 2
J8 OW8112-1B H ASide B runout stamped, variant 2
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 139 X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
J8 OW8111-1 A1 RRunout stamped side A
J8 OW8112-1 A1 RRunout stamped side B
J8OW-8111Label side A
J8OW-8112Label side B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 139 X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
J8 OW8111-1A RRunout stamped side A
J8 OW8112 -1 RRunout stamped side B
J8OW-8111Label side A
J8OW-8112Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-139XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-139First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-T 8717First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HLT 8717First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records HLT 8717 / London American Recordings HLT 8717First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-T. 8717First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records HLT 8717 / London American Recordings HLT 8717First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | United Artists Records UA 139 XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | United Artists Records UA 139 XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | United Artists Records UA 139 XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | US | United Artists Records UA 139 XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | United Artists Records UA 139 XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | United Artists Records UA 139 XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-14527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | United Artists Records UA 16177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Green Mosquito2:16
- BWarm Up2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Green Mosquito / Warm Up are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Green Mosquito / Warm Up are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1963.
When was The Green Mosquito / Warm Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is United Artists Records UA 139 X.
How do I tell if my copy of The Green Mosquito / Warm Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA 139 X, 45-HL-T 8717, 45-HLT 8717, 45-HL-T. 8717) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GJI J8 OW8111- 1C 31 B and GJI J8 OW8112- 1C 31 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Green Mosquito / Warm Up 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.