US
December 1957- Label and catalog number
- Herald H-510
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
H-1347Side A (etched)
H-1350Side B (etched)
H-1347Side A Label
H-1350Side B Label
The TurbansCongratulations / The Wadda-Do
Vinyl pressings
Congratulations / The Wadda-Do
by The Turbans · 1957
12 pressings2 countriesDoo WopRock
Congratulations / The Wadda-Do was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Congratulations / The Wadda-Do
8 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 2 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Herald H-510
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
H-1347Side A Label
H-1350Side B Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Herald H-510
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
H-1347Side A Label
H-1350Side B Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Herald H-510
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
H-1347Side A Label
H-1350Side B Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Herald H-510
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label variant
- Runout / matrix
H-1347Side A Label
H-1350Side B Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Herald H-510
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Herald H-510First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Herald H-510First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Herald H-510First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Herald H-510First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Herald H-510First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Herald H-510First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Herald H-510-XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Herald H-510First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Herald H-5107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN 4327", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 14817", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN 4327", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ACongratulations2:50
- BThe Wadda-Do2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Congratulations / The Wadda-Do are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Congratulations / The Wadda-Do are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Congratulations / The Wadda-Do first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada. One of them is Herald H-510, released December 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Congratulations / The Wadda-Do is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use H-510, H-510-X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H-1347 and H-1350. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Congratulations / The Wadda-Do 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.
