UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive LOU T1
- Format
- 12"
Time CodeLouie Louie
Vinyl pressings
Louie Louie
by Time Code · 1986
15 pressings6 countriesElectroElectronic
Louie Louie was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Louie Louie
14 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive LOUT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive LOU 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LOU 1 A-1 DAMONTSide A runout, etched
LOU 1 B-1 DAMONTSide B runout, etched
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive LOU 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive LOUT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Macola Record Co. MRC-0949
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
L10802 MRC-0949-A RENO'S BACKRunout A Side
L10803 MRC-0949-B RENO'S BACKRunout B Side
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.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Liberation Records LMD495 / Jive LMD495First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | Jive LS1904First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Benelux | Jive 145.287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Jive K 170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Jive X 14321First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Liberation Records K 170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Jive LOU T1First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | Jive LOUT 1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Jive LOUT 1First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | UK | Jive LOU 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Jive LOU 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Macola Record Co. MRC-0949First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Macola Record Co. MRC-45007First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | US | Macola Record Co. MRC-0949First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | RCA Victor 805506612", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- Louie Louie
- A1Hold It
- A2Louie Louie
- A3You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
- A4Sweets For My Sweet
- A5Twist And Shout
- A6All Day And All Of The Night
- A7Wild Thing
- A8Hang On Sloopy
- BVillage Home Stomp3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Louie Louie are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Louie Louie are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Louie Louie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Australia, Benelux and more. One of them is Jive LOU T1.
How do I tell if my copy of Louie Louie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LOU T1, LOUT 1, LOU 1, MRC-0949) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Louie Louie 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.