US
December 1957- Label and catalog number
- Swan 4002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Bridgeport 1st Press
- Runout / matrix
S-4002-A .A side deadwax - etched
S-4002–B .B side deadwax - etched
E.K.Etched onto deadwax on both sides
Billy & LillieLa Dee Dah / The Monster
Vinyl pressings
La Dee Dah / The Monster
by Billy & Lillie · 1957
18 pressings4 countriesRock & RollRockPop
La Dee Dah / The Monster was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 La Dee Dah / The Monster
13 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 3 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
December 1957- Label and catalog number
- Swan 4002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S-4002-A E.K.Side A runout
S-4002-B E.K.Side B runout
4002-AA side label
4002-BB side label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Swan 4002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
S-4002-A. E.K.A-Side Runout Etching
S-4002-B. E.K.B-Side Runout Etching
4002-AA-Side Label
4002-BB-Side Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Swan 4002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S 4002-A H9OW-9238-1A E.K. RSide A runout, variant 1
S-4002-B H9OW-9239-1 E.K. RSide B runout, variant 1
S 4002-A H9OW-9238-1 A2 E.K. R 1Side A runout, variant 2
S-4002-B H9OW-9239-1 A2 E.K. R 1Side B runout, variant 2
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Swan 4002
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A Side: S-4002A
B Side: B2-402 -2
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Swan 4002
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
H9OB-9238-1 A2 S-4002-A I R E.K.Etched Side A
H9OB-9239-1 A2 S-4002-B I R E.K.Etched Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | London Records HL-1339First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Quality K1695First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Quality 1695First year10", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Swan 4002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1957 | US | Swan 4002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Swan 4002First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Swan 4002First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Swan 4002First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Swan 4002First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Swan 4002First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Swan 4002First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | US | Swan 4002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Swan 4002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1958 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-13397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HLU-85647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Goldies 45 D-25787", Single, Reissue, 45 RPM | 7", Single, Reissue, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Swan 40027", Single, Repress, Styrene | 7", Single, Repress, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ALa Dee Dah2:10
- BThe Monster2:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Dee Dah / The Monster are there?
18 vinyl pressings of La Dee Dah / The Monster are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1973.
When was La Dee Dah / The Monster first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Swan 4002, released December 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of La Dee Dah / The Monster is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4002, HL-1339, K1695, 1695) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-4002-A . and S-4002–B .. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Dee Dah / The Monster 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.