France
April 1962- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 21 914
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
POL PEP 3145A Side Matrix
POL PEP 3146B Side Matrix
Tony SheridanMister Twist
Vinyl pressings
Mister Twist
by Tony Sheridan · 1962
12 pressings5 countriesRock & RollTwistRock
Mister Twist was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Mister Twist
3 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
Argentina
1962- Label and catalog number
- Polydor EP 50-009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Knock-out Center
- Runout / matrix
50=009AStamped on runout
50=009BStamped on runout
Spain
1962- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 21 914 EPH
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
21914-A-2A-side etching runout
21914-B-1B-side etching runout
21 914 AA-side label
21 914 BB-side label
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Argentina | Polydor EP 50-009First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Spain | Polydor 21 914 EPHFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Polydor 21 914First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Costa Rica | Polydor 10537", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | France | Polydor 21914 / Polydor 21 9147", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1964 | France | Polydor 21 9147", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1964 | France | Polydor 21 9147", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1964 | Mexico | Polydor 10537", EP | 7", EP |
| 1964 | Mexico | Polydor 10537", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Mexico | Polydor 10537", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | France | Cameleon Records CAME 287", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2016 | France | Cameleon Records CAME 28 / Cameleon Records 21 9147", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1When The Saints3:18
- A2Cry For A Shadow2:26
- B1My Bonnie2:58
- B2Why2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mister Twist are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mister Twist are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 2016.
When was Mister Twist first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in France, Argentina, Spain. One of them is Polydor 21 914, released April 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Mister Twist is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 21 914, EP 50-009, 21 914 EPH) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POL PEP 3145 and POL PEP 3146. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mister Twist 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.
