US
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-6366
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F2 WW6554-10SSide A
F2 WW6555-10SSide B
Chet AtkinsJean's Song / Honey
Vinyl pressings
Jean's Song / Honey
by Chet Atkins · 1955
15 pressings7 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Jean's Song / Honey was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Jean's Song / Honey
11 pressings came out in 1955, 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-6366
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F2WW-6554Label A
F2WW-6555Label B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-6366
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
F2 WB6554 11SLabel A
F2 WB6555 11SLabel B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-6366
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F2WW-6554-1S ARunout side A
F2WW-6555-1S ARunout side B
F2WW-6554Label A
F2WW-6555Label B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-6366
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
F2 WB6554 1SLabel A
F2 WB6555 1SLabel B
Belgium
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA 45415
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
5\1F2 WW 6554A Side
5\1F2 WW 6555B Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Belgium | RCA 45415First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Belgium | RCA 18415First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-6366First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | Canada | RCA Victor 20-6366First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-6366First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice HR.10273First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor 47-6366First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor 47-6366First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor 20-6366First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor 47-6366First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor 20-6366First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor 47-63667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor 1A-0816Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Brazil | RCA Victor 82-1166Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | RCA FA 63667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJean's Song2:13
- BHoney2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jean's Song / Honey are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Jean's Song / Honey are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1955 and 1956.
When was Jean's Song / Honey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Belgium, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is RCA Victor 47-6366.
How do I tell if my copy of Jean's Song / Honey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-6366, 20-6366, 45415, 18415) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F2 WW6554-10S and F2 WW6555-10S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jean's Song / Honey 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.
