US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Swan S4020
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Billy & LillieLucky Ladybug
Vinyl pressings
Lucky Ladybug
by Billy & Lillie · 1958
14 pressings6 countriesDoo WopRock
Lucky Ladybug 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 Lucky Ladybug
11 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Swan S4020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
4020A-3A-side runout, stamped
S4020-3B-side runout, stamped
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Swan 4020
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Swan S-4020
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SW-4020 A △25547Runout Side A
SW-4020B 10-20-58 △25548Runout Side B
S-4020-ALabel A
S-4020-BLabel B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Swan 4020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
J09W-3757Side A
J09W-3758Side B
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-U. 8795
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Quality K1810First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Germany | London Records DL 20 232First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | New Zealand | London Records 45-NZL.388First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.388First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-U. 8795First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records HLU 8795 / London American Recordings HLU 8795First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | Swan S4020First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Swan S4020First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1958 | US | Swan 4020First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Swan S-4020First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Swan 4020First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1959 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-15087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Goldies 45 D-25797", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Quality 181010", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALucky Ladybug2:26
- BI Promise You2:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lucky Ladybug are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Lucky Ladybug are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1958 and 1973.
When was Lucky Ladybug first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Swan S4020.
How do I tell if my copy of Lucky Ladybug is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S4020, 4020, S-4020, 45-HL-U. 8795) 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 Lucky Ladybug 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.