US
1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca DA-553Decca DA553
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Album
Bing CrosbyThe Small One
Vinyl pressings
The Small One
by Bing Crosby · 1947
12 pressings5 countriesStoryReligiousHolidayChildren's
The Small One was first pressed on vinyl in 1947. 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 Small One
4 pressings came out in 1947, the album's first year, in 2 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
1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca DA-553
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
WL4379A4 3Side 1 runout, stamped
WL4382A3 3Side 4 runout, stamped
WL4380A3 3Side 2 runout, stamped
WL4381A1 3Side 3 runout, stamped
US
1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca DA-553
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
WL4379A1Side 1 runout, stamped
WL4382A3Side 4 runout, stamped
WL4380A1Side 2 runout, stamped
WL4381T8ASide 3 runout, stamped
Canada
1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca DA-553Decca DA 553
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
DA 40040ALabel Side A
DA 40041ALabel Side B
DA 40041BLabel Side C
DA 40040BLabel Side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Canada | Decca DA-553 / Decca DA 553First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | Decca DA-553 / Decca DA553First year10", 78 RPM, Album | 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | Decca DA-553First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | Decca DA-553First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1949 | Australia | Decca Y6119Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | Australia | Decca Y6118Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca Y6119Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca Y.6119Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca Y.6119Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick OE 94097", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | Decca ED 25247", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | Decca 9-40041 9-400417", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Small One
- BThe Small One
- CThe Small One
- DThe Small One
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Small One are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Small One are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1947 and 1949.
When was The Small One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1947, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DA-553.
How do I tell if my copy of The Small One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DA-553) 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 The Small One 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.
