UK
June 1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 7910
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
Cliff Richard & The DriftersNo. 2
Vinyl pressings
No. 2
by Cliff Richard & The Drifters · 1959
10 pressings3 countriesRock & RollRock
No. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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. 2
7 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year. 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.
UK
June 1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESG 7769
- Format
- 7", EP, Stereo
UK
July 1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 7769
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 7910
- Format
- 7", EP
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 7910
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 1241-1N T ET 1Runout A-side stamped, variant 1
7TCA 1242-1N MG ET 1Runout B-side stamped, variant 1
7TCA 1241-1N A ET 1Runout A-side stamped, variant 2
7TCA 1242-1N A ET 1Runout B-side stamped, variant 2
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 7769
- Format
- 7", EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | UK | Columbia SEG 7910First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1959 | UK | Columbia SEG 7910First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | UK | Columbia SEG 7769First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1959 | UK | Columbia SEG 7910First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1959 | UK | Columbia SEG 7910First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Columbia ESG 7769First year7", EP, Stereo | 7", EP, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Columbia SEG 7769First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Columbia SEGO-79107", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia SEGO 79107", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | India | Columbia SEG 79107", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Donna
- A2Move It
- A3Ready Teddy
- B1Too Much
- B2Don't Bug Me Baby
- B3Driftin'
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No. 2 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of No. 2 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1959 and 1960.
When was No. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK. One of them is Columbia SEG 7910, released June 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of No. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SEG 7910, ESG 7769, SEG 7769) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No. 2 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.
