Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3205
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Bobby VeeHits Of The Rockin' Fifties
Vinyl pressings
Hits Of The Rockin' Fifties
by Bobby Vee · 1961
12 pressings6 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
Hits Of The Rockin' Fifties was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Hits Of The Rockin' Fifties
10 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
UK
October 1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-G 2406
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3205
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST 7205
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST 7205Liberty LST-7205
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Hollywood
- Runout / matrix
LST-7205-1A Side 1 HH1Side 1 runout
LST 7205 - Side 2 XIII HHHHIISide 2 runout
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3205
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LRP 3205 SIDE1 CTH-1 T AIIIIIIIIIII
LRP 3205 SIDE TWO HHII
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HAA 7673 / London American Recordings HAA 7673First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Brazil | RCA Victor FLP-35002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | Liberty LRP 3205First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Liberty LRP 3205First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Liberty LST 7205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Liberty LRP 3205First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Liberty LST 7205 / Liberty LST-7205First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Liberty LRP 3205First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Liberty LST 7205 / Liberty LST-7205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | London Records HA-G 2406First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Liberty K22P-9150LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Sunset Records SLS-96114 / Sunset Records SLS-96,114LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A:1Do You Wanna Dance?2:59
- A:2Lollipop1:53
- A:3School Days2:25
- A:4Little Star2:24
- A:5Come Go With Me1:51
- A:6Summertime Blues1:57
- B:1Happy, Happy Birthday Baby2:19
- B:2Lavender Blue2:18
- B:3Donna2:30
- B:4Earth Angel2:44
- B:5Wisdom Of A Fool2:02
- B:6Sixteen Candles2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hits Of The Rockin' Fifties are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hits Of The Rockin' Fifties are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 1983.
When was Hits Of The Rockin' Fifties first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Liberty LRP 3205.
How do I tell if my copy of Hits Of The Rockin' Fifties is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LRP 3205, HA-G 2406, LST 7205, HAA 7673) 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 Hits Of The Rockin' Fifties 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.
