US
June 1970- Label and catalog number
- Increase Records INCM 2006
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mixed
- Runout / matrix
TM4435 #12626 INCM 2006-AEtching Side A
TM4436 #12627 INCM 2006-BEtching Side B
18626A
18627B
Various ArtistsCruisin' 1961
Vinyl pressings
Cruisin' 1961
by Various Artists · 1970
11 pressings2 countriesSurfRock & RollSoulRock
Cruisin' 1961 was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Cruisin' 1961
5 pressings came out in 1970, 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
June 1970- Label and catalog number
- Increase Records INCM 2006
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mixed
- Runout / matrix
TM4435 #18626 INCM 2006-AEtching Side A
TM4436 #18627 INCM 2006-BEtching Side B
18626A
18627B
US
June 1970- Label and catalog number
- Increase Records INCM 2006
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mixed
- Runout / matrix
TM4435-I-C 18626 IN2006A PHSide A runout etched
TM4436-II-C IN2006B 18627-1-1Side B runout etched
18626Side A label
18627Side B label
Canada
June 1970- Label and catalog number
- Increase Records INCM 2006
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mixed
- Runout / matrix
INCM 2006-A TGEtching Side A
INCM 2006-B TGEtching Side B
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Increase Records RCC 61823Increase Records 9100-2006
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mixed
- Runout / matrix
INCM 2006-A TGEtching Side A
INCM 2006-B TGEtching Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Increase Records RCC 61823 / Increase Records 9100-2006First yearLP, Compilation, Mixed | LP, Compilation, Mixed |
| 1970 | Canada | Increase Records INCM 2006First yearLP, Compilation, Mixed | LP, Compilation, Mixed |
| 1970 | US | Increase Records INCM 2006First yearLP, Compilation, Mixed | LP, Compilation, Mixed |
| 1970 | US | Increase Records INCM 2006First yearLP, Compilation, Mixed | LP, Compilation, Mixed |
| 1970 | US | Increase Records INCM 2006First yearLP, Compilation, Mixed | LP, Compilation, Mixed |
| 1972 | US | Increase Records INCM 2006LP, Compilation, Mixed, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Mixed, Reissue |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Increase Records INCM 2006 / Increase Records INCR 2006LP, Compilation, Mixed, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Mixed, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | Increase Records INCM 1961LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | US | Increase Records INCM-1961 / Increase Records INCR 1961LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | US | Increase Records INCM-1961 / Increase Records INCR 1961LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | Canada | Increase Records INCR 1961 / Attic INCR 1961LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Arnie Ginsburg Theme
- A2Blue Moon2:15
- A3WMEX Tower Of Talent
- A4My True Story2:30
- A5Adventure Car Hop Commercial
- A6Nadine2:25
- A7WMEX Jingle
- A8Wooden Heart2:00
- A9WMEX Mystery City Contest
- A10But I Do2:15
- A111961 Ford Commercial
- A12Beep Beep3:04
- A13WMEX Station I.D.
- B1Arnie Ginsburg Theme
- B2Tossin' & Turnin'2:10
- B3WMEX Teacher Of The Day Contest
- B4Daddy's Home2:47
- B5Pal Mal Rock Commercial
- B6Runaway2:17
- B7WMEX Jingle
- B8Barbara Ann2:12
- B9Fenway D. J. Promo
- B10Ya Ya2:17
- B111961 Pontiac Commercial
- B12Hideaway2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cruisin' 1961 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Cruisin' 1961 are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1970 and 1988.
When was Cruisin' 1961 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada. One of them is Increase Records INCM 2006, released June 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Cruisin' 1961 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use INCM 2006, RCC 61823) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TM4435 #12626 INCM 2006-A and TM4436 #12627 INCM 2006-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cruisin' 1961 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.
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