UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips P.B.616Philips B26239H
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA 26239.1H.1. V 1 VA side runout
AA 26239.2H.3. V.V W 00B side runout
AA 26239 1HA side label
AA 26239 2HB side label
Anne SheltonLay Down Your Arms / Daydreams
Vinyl pressings
Lay Down Your Arms / Daydreams
by Anne Shelton · 1956
11 pressings5 countriesVocalPop
Lay Down Your Arms / Daydreams was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Lay Down Your Arms / Daydreams
7 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips P.B.616Philips B26239H
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA 26239. 1H. 1. W VX VA side runout
AA 26239. 2H. 3. W VX OB side runout
AA 26239 1HA side label
AA 26239 2HB side label
UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips P.B.616Philips B26239H
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA 26239.1H.1.A Side Runout
AA 26239.2H.3. OB Side Runout
AA 26239 1HA Side Label
AA 26239 2HB Side Label
Australia
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 26239 H
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA26239.1HSide A label
AA26239.2HSide B label
Netherlands
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips 326 239 PF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New Zealand
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips 326239F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | Philips B 26239 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Netherlands | Philips 326 239 PFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | New Zealand | Philips 326239FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Norway | Philips B 26239 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Philips P.B.616 / Philips B26239HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | Philips P.B.616 / Philips B26239HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Philips P.B.616 / Philips B26239HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips 326239 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips P 26239 HShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | Philips P 26239 HShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Philips P.B.616 / Philips B26239HShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALay Down Your Arms
- BDaydreams
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lay Down Your Arms / Daydreams are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Lay Down Your Arms / Daydreams are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Lay Down Your Arms / Daydreams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in UK, Australia, Netherlands, New Zealand and more. One of them is Philips P.B.616.
How do I tell if my copy of Lay Down Your Arms / Daydreams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P.B.616, B 26239 H, 326 239 PF, 326239F) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 26239.1H.1. V 1 V and AA 26239.2H.3. V.V W 00. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lay Down Your Arms / Daydreams 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.