Denmark
1964- Label and catalog number
- Sonet T 7185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red Cover Detail
- Runout / matrix
DG 7185 ARunout A side, stamped
DG 7185 BRunout B side, stamped
7185 ALabel A side
7185 BLabel B side
WeedonsShimmy Shimmy
Vinyl pressings
Shimmy Shimmy
by Weedons · 1964
10 pressings3 countriesBeatTwistRockPop
Shimmy Shimmy was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Shimmy Shimmy
10 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
Denmark
1964- Label and catalog number
- Sonet T 7185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Purple/Green
- Runout / matrix
DG 7185 ASide A runout
DG 7185 B 2Side B runout
Denmark
1964- Label and catalog number
- Sonet T 7185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Green/Magenta
Denmark
1964- Label and catalog number
- Sonet T 7185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue/Orange
- Runout / matrix
DG 7185 ASide A, stamped
DG 7185 B 2Side B, stamped [2 is upside down]
Denmark
1964- Label and catalog number
- Sonet T 7185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Blue Cover Detail
- Runout / matrix
DG 7185 ARunout A Side
DG 7185 BRunout A Side
7185 ALabel A side
7185 BLabel B side
Denmark
1964- Label and catalog number
- Sonet T 7185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red/Purple
- Runout / matrix
DG 7185 ASide A runouts
DG 7185 B 2Side B runouts
7185 ASide A label
7185 BSide B label
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Denmark | Sonet T 7185First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Denmark | Sonet T 7185First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Denmark | Sonet T 7185First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Denmark | Sonet T 7185First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Denmark | Sonet T 7185First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Denmark | Sonet T 7185First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Denmark | Sonet T 7185First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Denmark | Sonet T 7185First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Germany | Metronome M 446First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Netherlands | CNR F 362First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AShimmy Shimmy
- BEden Bar Twist (We're Havin' Fun)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shimmy Shimmy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Shimmy Shimmy are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Shimmy Shimmy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Denmark, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Sonet T 7185.
How do I tell if my copy of Shimmy Shimmy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 7185, M 446, F 362) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DG 7185 A and DG 7185 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shimmy Shimmy 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.