Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- Jaguar J. 76
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 8541 A CHL
DSR 8542 B
Toots & The MaytalsCountry Road / Louie Louie
Vinyl pressings
Country Road / Louie Louie
by Toots & The Maytals · 1973
10 pressings2 countriesReggae
Country Road / Louie Louie was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Country Road / Louie Louie
6 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year. 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.
Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- Jaguar J 76
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR-8497-AA Side
DSR-8497-BB Side
Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- Jaguar J.76
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR-8541-AA Side
DSR-8542-BB Side
Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- Jaguar J 76
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DSR-8497-AA Side
DSR-8497-BB Side
Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- Jaguar J 76
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR-8541-AA Side
DSR-8497-BB Side
Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- Jaguar J 76
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 8335-II-A EHL
D.S.R-8345-ROL
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Jamaica | Jaguar J. 76First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Jaguar J 76First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Jaguar J.76First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Jaguar J 76First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Jaguar J 76First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Jaguar J 76First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Jaguar D633A7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Jaguar D6337", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Jaguar D6337", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Jaguar D6337", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACountry Road
- BLouie Louie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Country Road / Louie Louie are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Country Road / Louie Louie are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Country Road / Louie Louie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Jamaica. One of them is Jaguar J. 76.
How do I tell if my copy of Country Road / Louie Louie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use J. 76, J 76, J.76) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR 8541 A CHL and DSR 8542 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Country Road / 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.
