US
November 1958- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55250
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
David SevilleThe Chipmunk Song / Alvin's Harmonica
Vinyl pressings
The Chipmunk Song / Alvin's Harmonica
by David Seville · 1958
10 pressings2 countriesVocalHolidayPopChildren's
The Chipmunk Song / Alvin's Harmonica 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 The Chipmunk Song / Alvin's Harmonica
2 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.
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Liberty F.55250
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
45-LB-912Side A runout
45-LB-930Side B runout
LB. 912Side A label
LB. 930Side B label
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | London Liberty F.55250First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1958 | US | Liberty F-55250First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Liberty F-552507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Liberty F-552507", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Liberty F-552507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Liberty F-552507", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Liberty 552507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Liberty 552507", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Liberty F-552507", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Liberty F-552507", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)
- BAlvin's Harmonica
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Chipmunk Song / Alvin's Harmonica are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Chipmunk Song / Alvin's Harmonica are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1958 and 1962.
When was The Chipmunk Song / Alvin's Harmonica first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Canada. One of them is Liberty F-55250, released November 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of The Chipmunk Song / Alvin's Harmonica is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-55250, F.55250) 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 The Chipmunk Song / Alvin's Harmonica 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.
