US
1948- Label and catalog number
- Decca 25415
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DLA2504A 6Runout Side A[Stamped]
DLA2502A 6Runout Side B[Stamped]
L 2504Label Side A
DLA 2504Label Side B
Bing CrosbyDanny Boy / Dear Little Boy Of Mine
Vinyl pressings
Danny Boy / Dear Little Boy Of Mine
by Bing Crosby · 1948
14 pressings2 countriesVocalPop
Danny Boy / Dear Little Boy Of Mine was first pressed on vinyl in 1948. 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 Danny Boy / Dear Little Boy Of Mine
1 pressing came out in 1948, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | US | Decca 25415First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-254157", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-254157", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1954 | US | Decca 25415Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Decca 254157", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1967 | US | Decca 254157", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records 650067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-650067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-650067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-650067", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-650067", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-650067", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Decca 9-254157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL-902197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ADanny Boy
- BDear Little Boy Of Mine
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Danny Boy / Dear Little Boy Of Mine are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Danny Boy / Dear Little Boy Of Mine are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1948 and 1980.
When was Danny Boy / Dear Little Boy Of Mine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1948, in US. One of them is Decca 25415.
How do I tell if my copy of Danny Boy / Dear Little Boy Of Mine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 25415) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DLA2504A 6 and DLA2502A 6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Danny Boy / Dear Little Boy Of Mine 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.
