US
June 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29948
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 89615 16 3Stamped in runout side A
45-89616 12 3Stamped in runout side B
45-89615Label A
45-89616◈Label B
Bill Haley And His CometsHot Dog Buddy Buddy / Rockin' Through The Rye
Vinyl pressings
Hot Dog Buddy Buddy / Rockin' Through The Rye
by Bill Haley And His Comets · 1956
34 pressings13 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRock
Hot Dog Buddy Buddy 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 Hot Dog Buddy Buddy
25 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 10 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 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29948
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 89615 25 1A-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
45 89616 25 1B-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
45 89615 2I 1A-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
45 89616 18 1B-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
US
June 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29948
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W89615T13ASide A Runout Stamped
W89616T1ASide B Runout Stamped
(89615)Side A Label
(89616)✤Side B Label
US
June 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29948
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
89615Label A
89616◈Label B
US
June 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29948
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W89615T8ASide A [stamped]
W89616T5ASide B [stamped]
3Side A & B [stamped]
89615Label A
US
June 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29948
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 89615 16 3Stamped in runout side A
45-89616 12 3Stamped in runout side B
45-89615Label A
45-89616◈Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | Festival Records SP45-1034First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Belgium | Omega 9.61.060First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Belgium | Omega 61.060First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Canada | Decca 9-29948First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Canada | Decca 29948First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Denmark | Decca BM 05582First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Netherlands | Decca M 33985First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | New Zealand | Festival Records SP45-1034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Philippines | Decca 9-29948First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | Brunswick 05582First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Decca BM 31164First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Brunswick 05582First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Brunswick 05582First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Brunswick 05582First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Brunswick 05582First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Festival Records SP45-10347", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Australia | Festival Records SP45-10347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Australia | Festival Records SP45-10347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Finland | Rhythm BM 5582Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Brunswick Br. 82953Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Portugal | Decca BM 05582Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca BM 31164Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 45-055827", Misprint | 7", Misprint |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 45-055827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHot Dog Buddy Buddy2:34
- BRockin' Through The Rye2:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Dog Buddy Buddy are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Hot Dog Buddy Buddy are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Hot Dog Buddy Buddy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Decca 9-29948, released June 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot Dog Buddy Buddy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-29948, 29948, 45-05582, 05582) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 89615 16 3 and 45-89616 12 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hot Dog Buddy Buddy 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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