Vinyl pressings
by Bobby Vee · 1960
Rubber Ball / Everyday was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
18 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 11 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.
45-LB-1150-I IA runout, Variant 1
45-LB-1151-I IB runout, Variant 1
45-LB-1150 2 A4 1A runout, Variant 2
45-LB-1151 2 A4 IB runout, Variant 2
45LB 1150-2 A1 RA runout
45LB 1151-2 B2 RB runout
45LB 1150-1 A1 RA runout, variant 2
45LB 1151-2 A1 RB runout, variant 2
45-LB-1150 ① [Stamped: MR circle logo] △37031Etched side A runout
45-LB-1151 ② [Stamped: MR circle logo] △37031Etched side B runout
LB-1150Label A
LB-1151Label B
45-LB-1150-1 1Side A runout
45-LB-1151-1 1Side B runout
LB-1150Side A label
LB-1151Side B label
LB-1150Side A label
LB-1151Side B label
45-MSX-4859-1C 1Side A runout, variant 1
45-MSX-4860-1C 1GSide B runout, variant 1
45-MSX-4859-1C BM ET 1Side A runout, variant 2
45-MSX-4860-4C A ET 1Side B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | London Records HL-1745First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Liberty F.55287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Denmark | London Records 45-HL 9255First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Denmark | London Records 45-HL 9255 / London Records 45-HLG 9255First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Germany | London Records DL 20 375First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Greece | London Records 45-GL 7012First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Numbered · Numbered | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Numbered · Numbered |
| 1960 | Hong Kong | Diamond D.79 X 45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HLG 9255First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL-G 599First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | South Africa | London Records PD 8391First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-G 9255First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLG 9255First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings HLG 9255First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55287First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55287First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 9.5.2097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
21 vinyl pressings of Rubber Ball / Everyday are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Liberty F-55287, released November 7, 1960.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-55287, 45-HL-G 9255, 45-HLG 9255, HLG 9255) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-LB-1150-I I and 45-LB-1151-I I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
