US
August 1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1700
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8868 shellonetched
8865 shellonetched
Vinyl pressings
Carol / Hey Pedro
by Chuck Berry · 1958
19 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
Carol / Hey Pedro was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Carol / Hey Pedro
15 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 5 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
August 1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1700
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
8865etched
8868etched
US
August 31, 1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1700
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Monarch
- Runout / matrix
△ 23820Runout side A
△ 23819Runout side B
(8868)Label side A
(U-8865)Label side B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
8868Label Side A
8865Label Side B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-8868 4Runout Side A etched
45-8865 4Runout Side B etched
SheldonRunout Side A and B stamped
U-8868Label Side A
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-8868 SheldonSide A - Etched, except Sheldon, stamped
45-8865 SheldonSide B - Etched, except Sheldon, stamped
U-8868Label Side A
U-8865Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Australia | Philips 31700 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Canada | Quality 1775First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Germany | London Records DL 20 195First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL 8712First year7" | 7" |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL 7055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London American Recordings HL.8712First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL 8712 / London Records 45-HL. 8712First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL. 8712First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Chess 1700First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Chess 1700First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Chess 1700First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Chess 1700First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | Chess 1700First year10", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Chess 1700First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Chess 1700First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | India | London Records 45-HL 87127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Chess 17007", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ACarol2:21
- BHey Pedro2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carol / Hey Pedro are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Carol / Hey Pedro are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 1959.
When was Carol / Hey Pedro first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Chess 1700, released August 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Carol / Hey Pedro is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1700, 45-HL 8712, 45-HL 7055, HL.8712) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8868 shellon and 8865 shellon. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carol / Hey Pedro 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.
