US
November 1958- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15879
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
45-M-12168 2 ∆26155Side A, Etched
45-M-12167 2 ∆26154Side B, Etched
Billy Vaughn And His OrchestraBlue Hawaii / Tico Tico
Vinyl pressings
Blue Hawaii / Tico Tico
by Billy Vaughn And His Orchestra · 1958
18 pressings12 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Blue Hawaii / Tico Tico 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 Blue Hawaii / Tico Tico
11 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 7 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
November 1958- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15879
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis
- Runout / matrix
MW_12168_I1 A2 ISide A - Stamped
MW_12167_I1 A1 ISide B - Stamped
MW-12168Side A - Label
MW-12167Side B - Label
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-D.8797
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-D.8797
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
France
November 1958- Label and catalog number
- Versailles 9-1.052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Scandinavia
November 1958- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records D 45-178
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
D45-178-2 SS-dl-x-IIA side runout, etched
D45-178-1 SS-dl-x-IIB side runout, etched
D-45-178-1A side on labels
D45-178-2B side on labels
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.
1950s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Denmark | Dot Records D 45-178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Denmark | Dot Records D 45-178First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Germany | London Records DL 20 217First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Germany | London Records DL 20 217First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Norway | Dot Records D 45-178First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-D.8797First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-D.8797First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | France | Versailles 9-1.052First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Scandinavia | Dot Records D 45-178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Dot Records 45-15879First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1958 | US | Dot Records 45-15879First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-14797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Finland | London Records 45-HLD 87977", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 87977", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Netherlands | London American Recordings FL 18457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Dot Records 45-158797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Dot Records 15879Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | London Records 45-HLD 87977", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABlue Hawaii2:02
- BTico Tico1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Hawaii / Tico Tico are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Blue Hawaii / Tico Tico are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1958 and 1959.
When was Blue Hawaii / Tico Tico first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, France, Scandinavia and more. One of them is Dot Records 45-15879, released November 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Hawaii / Tico Tico is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-15879, 45-HL-D.8797, 9-1.052, D 45-178) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-M-12168 2 ∆26155 and 45-M-12167 2 ∆26154. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Hawaii / Tico Tico 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.
