US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55290
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-LB-1156 (2) (MR) △37173Runout - Side A
45-LB-1157 (2) s (X) (MR) △37173-XRunout - Side B
LB-1156Label - Side A
LB-1157Label - Side B
Buddy KnoxLovey Dovey
Vinyl pressings
Lovey Dovey
by Buddy Knox · 1960
18 pressings10 countriesRockabillyRock & RollRockFolk
Lovey Dovey 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Lovey Dovey
13 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 6 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55290
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LB-1156Side A Label
LB-1157Side B Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55290
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Λ 45 - LB - 1156 — 2 𝙸Side A Runout, Stamped
45 - LB - 1157 - 1Side B Runout, Stamped
LB-1156Side A Label
LB-1157Side B Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55290
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55290
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · RCA Indianapolis
- Runout / matrix
LB-1156Side A Label
LB-1157Side B Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55290
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
LB-1156Side A Label
LB-1157Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Belgium | London Records 9-5.226First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | London Liberty F.55290First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Denmark | London Records HLG 9268First year7" | 7" |
| 1960 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL-G 590First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLG 9268First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings HLG 9268First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55290First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55290First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55290First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55290First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55290First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55290First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55290First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-17627", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Germany | London Records DL 20 3847", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | Vivart SG 2147", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | Liberty AUS 137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALovey Dovey2:11
- BI Got You1:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lovey Dovey are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Lovey Dovey are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
When was Lovey Dovey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Liberty F-55290.
How do I tell if my copy of Lovey Dovey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-55290, 45-HLG 9268, HLG 9268, 9-5.226) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-LB-1156 (2) (MR) △37173 and 45-LB-1157 (2) s (X) (MR) △37173-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lovey Dovey 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.