UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MMC 1 4008
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Chantilly Lace
by Big Bopper · 1958
23 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRock
Chantilly Lace was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Chantilly Lace
1 pressing came out in 1958, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | UK | Mercury MMC 1 4008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | Australia | Mercury MG 20402LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Mercury MG 20402LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | New Zealand | Mercury MG 20402LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 20402LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 20402LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 20402LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 20402LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Mercury MG 20402LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Contour 6870531 / Contour 6870-531LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Australia | Fontana 6870531 / Fontana 6870 531LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | Pickwick SPC 3365LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | UK | Pickwick SPC 3365LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Pickwick SPC 3365LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | US | Pickwick/33 Records SPC-3365LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Mercury MG 20402 / Mercury MG-20402LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | US | Mercury 422 832 902-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 832 902-1 Q-1 / Mercury 422 832 901-1 Q-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 832 902-1 Q-1 / Mercury 422 832 901-1 Q-1LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Unknown | WaxTime 772313LP, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury MG-20402LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury MG-20402LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20402 / Mercury MG-20402LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Chantilly Lace2:20
- A2Pink Petticoats2:02
- A3The Clock2:24
- A4Walking Through My Dreams2:13
- A5Someone Watching Over You2:29
- A6Old Maid2:10
- B1Big Bopper's Wedding2:07
- B2Little Red Riding Hood2:08
- B3Preacher And The Bear2:19
- B4It's The Truth, Ruth2:13
- B5White Lightning2:13
- B6Strange Kisses1:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chantilly Lace are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Chantilly Lace are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 2023.
When was Chantilly Lace first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK. One of them is Mercury MMC 1 4008.
How do I tell if my copy of Chantilly Lace is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MMC 1 4008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chantilly Lace 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.