US
June 20, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Buddy HollyWords Of Love / Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues
Vinyl pressings
Words Of Love / Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues
by Buddy Holly · 1957
12 pressings6 countriesRock & RollRock
Words Of Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Words Of Love
8 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 4 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
June 20, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 102255 I IRunout Side A
45 102256 I IRunout Side B
(102,255)Label Side A
(102,256)✤Label Side B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 102255 3 3Runout A
45 102256 3 3Runout B
45-102255A side label
45-102256◈B side label
Canada
June 20, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Philippines
June 20, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | New Zealand | Coral CS-1579First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Coral CSP45-1579First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Coral 9-61852First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Coral 9-61852First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Coral 9-61852First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Philippines | Coral 9-61852First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Coral 9-61852First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Coral 9-61852First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Denmark | Coral 932437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Germany | Coral 93 2437", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Germany | Coral 93 2437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Germany | Not On Label 93 2437", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWords Of Love1:56
- BMailman, Bring Me No More Blues2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Words Of Love are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Words Of Love are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Words Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada, Philippines, New Zealand. One of them is Coral 9-61852, released June 20, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Words Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-61852, CS-1579, CSP45-1579) 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 Words Of Love 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.
