UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-U.8823
- Format
- 7", Single
David SevilleAlvin's Harmonica / Mediocre
Vinyl pressings
Alvin's Harmonica / Mediocre
by David Seville · 1958
20 pressings6 countriesNoveltyPop
Alvin's Harmonica / Mediocre 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 Alvin's Harmonica / Mediocre
5 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-U-8823
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-MSX-3292-1CRunout machine stamped side A
45-MSX-3293-1CRunout machine stamped side B
MSX.3292A side labels, inverted
MSXF.3293B side labels, inverted
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-U.8823
- Format
- 7", Single · Tri-Centre
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-U-8823
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSXF.3292A side labels, inverted
MSXF.3293B side labels, inverted
45-MSX-3292-1C E1 2C
45-MSX-3293-1C 1 2B
USA & Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HLU 8823London American Recordings 45-HLU 8823
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 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 | UK | London Records 45-HL-U.8823First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-U-8823First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-U.8823First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-U-8823First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | USA & Canada | London Records 45-HLU 8823 / London American Recordings 45-HLU 8823First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-15117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | London Liberty F. 551797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | London Liberty Ll. 55179Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1959 | New Zealand | London Records 45-NZL-U.3927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | New Zealand | London Records NZL-U.392Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Liberty F-551797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Liberty F-551797", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Liberty F-551797", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Liberty F-551797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Liberty F-551797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | New Zealand | London Records NZL U 3927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Records 45-HL-15117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-U.88237", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AAlvin's Harmonica2:39
- BMediocre1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alvin's Harmonica / Mediocre are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Alvin's Harmonica / Mediocre are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1958 and 1960.
When was Alvin's Harmonica / Mediocre first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK, USA & Canada. One of them is London Records 45-HL-U.8823.
How do I tell if my copy of Alvin's Harmonica / Mediocre is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-HL-U.8823, 45-HL-U-8823, 45-HLU 8823) 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 Alvin's Harmonica / Mediocre 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.
