US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 115041 2 1A-Side Runout
45 115042 2 1B-Side Runout
(115,041)A label
(115,042)✤B label
Burl IvesPearly Shells (Popo O Ewa) / What Little Tears Are Made Of
Vinyl pressings
Pearly Shells (Popo O Ewa) / What Little Tears Are Made Of
by Burl Ives · 1964
16 pressings8 countriesFolkHawaiianFolkWorld
Pearly Shells was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Pearly Shells
13 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 7 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 115041 6 2Side A Runout
45 115042 5 2Side B Runout
115,041Side A Label
115,042◆Side B Label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 115041 4Side A Runout
45 115042 4Side B Runout
115,041Side A Label
115,042Side B Label
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-115041-1TSide A, runout, stamped
45-115042-1TSide B, runout, stamped
115041Side A, label, inverted
115042Side B, label, inverted
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong center
- Runout / matrix
45-115041-1TSide A, runout, stamped
45-115042-1TSide B, runout, stamped
115041Side A, label, inverted
115042Side B, label, inverted
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · 4-Prong center
- Runout / matrix
45-115041-1TSide A, runout, stamped
45-115042-1TSide B, runout, stamped
115041Side A, label, inverted
115042Side B, label, inverted
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Festival Records FK-706First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Decca 31659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Decca 31659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Germany | Brunswick 12 287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Festival Records FK-706First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Festival Records FK-706First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | South Africa | Decca FM.7-7110First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick 05919First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick 05919First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick 05919First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Decca 31659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Decca 316597", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1964 | US | Decca 31659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Decca 31659First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | Japan | Decca DS-3767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Decca 316597", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- APearly Shells (Popo O Ewa)2:08
- BWhat Little Tears Are Made Of2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pearly Shells are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Pearly Shells are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was Pearly Shells first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca 31659.
How do I tell if my copy of Pearly Shells is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 31659, 05919, FK-706, 12 287) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 115041 2 1 and 45 115042 2 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pearly Shells 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.
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