Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca 40434
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Buddy HollyThat'll Be The Day / Rock Around With Ollie Vee
Vinyl pressings
That'll Be The Day / Rock Around With Ollie Vee
by Buddy Holly · 1956
13 pressings6 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRock
That'll Be The Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 That'll Be The Day
1 pressing came out in 1956, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | Decca 40434First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Australia | Festival Records SP45-16277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Mexico | Decca 9-304347", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1957 | US | Decca 9-304347", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Decca 9-304347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Decca 9-304347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Decca 9-304347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Decca 9-304347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Decca 9-304347", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Maybellene 487", Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Single · Limited, Picture disc | 7", Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Single · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1987 | Germany | Maybellene 487", Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Single · Limited, Picture disc | 7", Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Single · Limited, Picture disc |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Decca 9-304347", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Maybellene 5287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThat'll Be The Day2:26
- BRock Around With Ollie Vee2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That'll Be The Day are there?
13 vinyl pressings of That'll Be The Day are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1956 and 1987.
When was That'll Be The Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Canada. One of them is Decca 40434.
How do I tell if my copy of That'll Be The Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40434) 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 That'll Be The Day 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.
