US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Checker 914
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
U-9170A label matrix
U-9171B label matrix
Bo DiddleyOh Yea / I'm Sorry
Vinyl pressings
Oh Yea / I'm Sorry
by Bo Diddley · 1959
11 pressings2 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesChicago BluesRock
Oh Yea / I'm Sorry was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Oh Yea / I'm Sorry
8 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Checker 914
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
U-9171A label matrix
U-9170B label matrix
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Checker 914
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Sheldon 45-9170A-side runout etching
Sheldon 45-9171B-side runout etching
U-9170A-side label
U-9171B-side label
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Checker 914
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
U-9171A-Side Label
U-9170B-Side Label
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Checker 914
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Sheldon 45-9171 △26676A side runout
Sheldon 45-9170 △26675B side runout
U-9171A side label
U-9170B side label
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Checker 914
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
U-9171A-Side
U-9170B-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Reo 8333XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | Reo 8333First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Checker 914First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Checker 914First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Checker 914First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Checker 914First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Checker 914First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Checker 914First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Checker 9147", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Checker 9147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 34557", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AOh Yea
- BI'm Sorry
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh Yea / I'm Sorry are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Oh Yea / I'm Sorry are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Oh Yea / I'm Sorry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, Canada. One of them is Checker 914.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh Yea / I'm Sorry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 914, 8333X, 8333) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, U-9170 and U-9171. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oh Yea / I'm Sorry 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.
