US
December 1956- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1615
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7954Etched
7955Etched
Chuck Berry & His ComboNo Money Down / The Downbound Train
Vinyl pressings
No Money Down / The Downbound Train
by Chuck Berry & His Combo · 1956
16 pressings3 countriesVocalRock & RollRhythm & BluesRock
No Money Down / The Downbound Train 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 No Money Down / The Downbound Train
10 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 3 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
December 1956- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1615
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7955 4 △8034Etched side A
7954 4 △8032Etched side B
7955Label side A
7954Label side B
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1615
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-7955 4 M.S.I.COA etched
45-7954 4 M.S.I.COB etched
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1615
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1615
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-7955 4 △8035A Side Matrix (Etched)
45-7954 4 △8033B Side Matrix (Etched)
7955A Side Label
7954B Side Label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1615
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-7955 4Scribed in runout A
45-7954 4 _Scribed in runout B
7955Label A
7954Label B
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | Quality 1467First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Canada | Quality K1467First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Chess 1615First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Chess 1615First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Chess 1615First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Chess 1615First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1956 | US | Chess 1615First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | London Records 45-HL-U 8275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Chess 1615First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Chess 1615First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | London Records 45-HL-U 82757", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HL-U.8275 / London Records HL-U.8275Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Chess 16157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chess 16157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Chess 16157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chess 161510", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ANo Money Down
- BThe Downbound Train
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Money Down / The Downbound Train are there?
16 vinyl pressings of No Money Down / The Downbound Train are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was No Money Down / The Downbound Train first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Chess 1615, released December 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of No Money Down / The Downbound Train is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1615, 45-HL-U 8275, 1467, K1467) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7954 and 7955. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No Money Down / The Downbound Train 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.
