US
February 12, 1955- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1256
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
F7-OB-0458A side label
F7-OB-0459B side label
0458-1E C MA side
0459-1F C LB side
Vinyl pressings
The Ballad Of Davy Crockett / Farewell
by Bill Hayes · 1955
20 pressings7 countriesThemeVocalPopStage & Screen
The Ballad Of Davy Crockett / Farewell was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Ballad Of Davy Crockett / Farewell
14 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1256
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F7- OW - 0458 - 1A A2DA side runout stamped - variant 1
F7- OW - 0459 - 1A A2CB side runout stamped - variant 1
F7- OW - 0458 - 1A A2H RA side runout stamped - variant 2
F7- OW - 0459 - 1A A2A RB side runout stamped - variant 2
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1256
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
F7OB 0458 -1 IRunout, side A, stamped, variant 1
F7OB 0459-1 IVRunout, side B, stamped, variant 1
F7OB 0458 -1 I IRunout, side A, stamped, variant 2
F7OB 0459-1 I IRunout, side B, stamped, variant 2
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1256
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F7OW 0458 1 A3Side A - runout (stamped)
F7OW 0459 1G A3Side B - runout (stamped)
F7 0W 0458 I AISide A - runout (variant) stamped
F7 0W 0459 I A2Side B - runout (variant) stamped
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Cadence CCS-1
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
0458-1F C EA side etched [exc. E], variant 1
0459-1F C1 GB side etched [exc. 1 and G], variant 1
0458-1E C EA side etched [exc. E], variant 2
0459-1E C CB side etched [exc. 1 and G], variant 2
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Cadence CCS-1X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-0458-1FA-side runout, variant 1
45-0459-1EB-side runout, variant 1
45-0458-1F CA-side runout, variant 2
45-0459-1F CB-side runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Australia | London Records HL-1043First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Canada | Apex 9-76057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Canada | Apex 76057First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Germany | London Records DL 20 033First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.101First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Cadence 1256First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Cadence 1256First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | Cadence 1256First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Cadence 1256First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Cadence CCS-1First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Cadence CCS-1XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Cadence 1256First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Cadence 1256First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Cadence 1256First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | London American Recordings HL-A.8220Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Barnaby Records B 5137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HL-A.8220Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HL-A.8220Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- BFarewell
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Ballad Of Davy Crockett / Farewell are there?
20 vinyl pressings of The Ballad Of Davy Crockett / Farewell are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1955 and 1972.
When was The Ballad Of Davy Crockett / Farewell first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Cadence 1256, released February 12, 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of The Ballad Of Davy Crockett / Farewell is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1256, CCS-1, CCS-1X, HL-1043) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F7-OB-0458 and F7-OB-0459. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Ballad Of Davy Crockett / Farewell 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.