US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Grand Prix Series K-187Grand Prix Series KS-187
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AKS-187-A 11-3 LW 12'61Side A Runout Etched
AKS-187-B 11-3 12'61 LWSide B Runout Etched
Tubby ChessDo The Twist
Vinyl pressings
Do The Twist
by Tubby Chess · 1961
10 pressings1 countryVocalTwistPop
Do The Twist was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Do The Twist
5 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Grand Prix Series PEP 204Bravo! Records PEP 204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
PEP 45-204-A 11-3 12'61A Side Etch
45-T1B Side Etch
45-PH-90B-3BC Side Etch
45-PEP2040-2D Side Etch
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Grand Prix Series K-187Grand Prix Series KS-187
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AKS-187-A 11-3 LW 12'61Side A Runout Etched
AKS-187-B 11-3 12'61 LWSide B Runout Etched
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Grand Prix Series K-187Grand Prix Series KS-187
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AKS-187-A 11-3 LW 12'61Side A Runout Etched
AKS-187-B 11-3 12'61 LWSide B Runout Etched
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Grand Prix Series K-187
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AK-187-A 11-3 LW 12'61Side A Runout Etched
AK-187-B 11-3 12'61 LWSide B Runout Etched
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Grand Prix Series K-187 / Grand Prix Series KS-187First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Grand Prix Series PEP 204 / Bravo! Records PEP 204First year7", 45 RPM, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Album |
| 1961 | US | Grand Prix Series K-187 / Grand Prix Series KS-187First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Grand Prix Series K-187 / Grand Prix Series KS-187First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Grand Prix Series K-187First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Grand Prix Series K-187LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Hurrah Records H-1001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | International Award Series AK-187LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | International Award Series AK-187LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | International Award Series AKS-187LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Twist
- A2Oh, This Is Love
- A3Swinging Papa
- A4Yes, She Knows
- A5My Baby Couldn't Dance
- B1I Need Your Love
- B2I Just Couldn't Take It
- B3Hey, Little Girl
- B4Take A Chance
- B5Loving You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Do The Twist are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Do The Twist are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Do The Twist first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Grand Prix Series K-187.
How do I tell if my copy of Do The Twist is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K-187, PEP 204) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AKS-187-A 11-3 LW 12'61 and AKS-187-B 11-3 12'61 LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Do The 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.