US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Golden Records 18
- Format
- 6", 78 RPM · Yellow
- Runout / matrix
18A-2 3 A IIII RRunout A
18B-2 RRunout B
18ALabel A
18BLabel B
Anne LloydThe Farmer In The Dell
Vinyl pressings
The Farmer In The Dell
by Anne Lloyd · 1950
14 pressings4 countriesNursery RhymesChildren's
The Farmer In The Dell was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 The Farmer In The Dell
2 pressings came out in 1950, 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
1950- Label and catalog number
- Golden Records 18
- Format
- 6", 78 RPM · Yellow
- Runout / matrix
18A-1 MORunout A
18B-1 MORunout B
18ALabel A
18BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Golden Records 18First year6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1950 | US | Golden Records 18First year6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1959 | US | Golden Records R187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Golden Records FF10017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | USA & Canada | Golden Records R186", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Gala Goldentone GG 31 / Gala Goldentone GG.316", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1962 | UK | Gala Goldentone GG 31 / Gala Goldentone GG.316", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Golden Records 157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Golden Records FF187", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Golden Records FF187", 45 RPM, EP, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Styrene |
| ? | US | Golden Records 186", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Golden Records FF10017", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USA & Canada | Golden Records R18 / Golden Records 186", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| ? | USA & Canada | Golden Records R18 / Golden Records 186", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | 6", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AThe Farmer In The Dell
- B1Ten Little Indians
- B2Sing A Song Of Sixpence
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Farmer In The Dell are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Farmer In The Dell are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1950 and 1962.
When was The Farmer In The Dell first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in US. One of them is Golden Records 18.
How do I tell if my copy of The Farmer In The Dell is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 18) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 18A-2 3 A IIII R and 18B-2 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Farmer In The Dell 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.