UK
May 31, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Coral Q.72463
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
112.794Side A label
112.769Side B label
Buddy HollyBo Diddley
Vinyl pressings
Bo Diddley
by Buddy Holly · 1963
12 pressings4 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesRock
Bo Diddley was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Bo Diddley
10 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 3 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Coral Q.72463
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-VC-112764-1C K UT 1Side A runout, variant 1
45-VC-112769-1C L UT 2BSIde B runout, variant 1
45-VC-112764-1C B M 2 BSide A runout, variant 2
45-VC-112769-1C B U 2 BSIde B runout, variant 2
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Coral Q.72463
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-VC-112764-1C HH MT 1Side A runout, stamped
45-VC-112769-1C GH MT 1Side B runout, stamped
112,764Side A label
112,769Side B label
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Coral Q.72463
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-VC-112764-1C G H MT 1A Side runout, stamped
K T 45-VC-112769-1C H H MT 1B Side runout, stamped
(112,764)A Side label
112,769B Side label
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Coral Q.72463
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
112,764Side A label
112,769Side B label
Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Coral 93 356
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
93356 A Made in Germany G3 - V BRunout side A, var. 1
93356 B Made in Germany G3 - V BRunout side B, var. 1
93356 A Made In Germany 2 G3- V HRunout side A, var. 2
93356 B Made In Germany 2 G3- V KRunout side B, var. 2
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Germany | Coral 93 356First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Coral 93356First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Germany | Coral 93 356First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | Ireland | Coral Q.72463First year7" | 7" |
| 1963 | Ireland | Coral EQ.72463First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Coral Q.72463First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Coral Q.72463First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Coral Q.724637", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1963 | UK | Coral Q.72463First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Coral Q.72463First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | UK | Coral Q.72463First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Hong Kong | Brunswick Q.724637", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABo Diddley
- BIt's Not My Fault
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bo Diddley are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Bo Diddley are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Bo Diddley first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, Germany, Ireland. One of them is Coral Q.72463, released May 31, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Bo Diddley is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Q.72463, 93 356, 93356, EQ.72463) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 112.794 and 112.769. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bo Diddley 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.
