US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Abner Abner 1029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
59-1111 SheldonA Side runout, var. 1
58-945 SheldonB Side runout, var. 1
59-1111 Sheldon JMA Side runout, var. 2
58-945 Sheldon JMB Side runout, var. 2
Dee ClarkHey Little Girl / If It Wasn't For Love
Vinyl pressings
Hey Little Girl / If It Wasn't For Love
by Dee Clark · 1959
20 pressings9 countriesRock & RollRock
Hey Little Girl / If It Wasn't For Love 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 Hey Little Girl / If It Wasn't For Love
14 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 8 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Abner Abner 1029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
△ 3078 58-945 [Sheldon]Runout, Side A, Etched
△ 30799 59-IIIIRunout, Side B, Etched
58-945Label Side A
59-1111Label Side B
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Abner Abner 1029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
59-1111A Side
58-945B Side
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Abner Abner 1029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
59-1111A Side
58-945B Side
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Abner 1029
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Abner SR 1029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K8-0A 9636-1 A1A Side
K8-0A 9635-1 A1 IB Side
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.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | Leedon LS 571First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | Reo 8400XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Germany | Top Rank International 75 028 AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Top Rank International 45-HTR-525First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | New Zealand | Leedon LS-571First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Sweden | Top Rank International T 1008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Abner Abner 1029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Abner Abner 1029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Abner Abner 1029First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Abner Abner 1029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Abner Abner 1029First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Abner 1029First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Abner SR 1029First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Top Rank International 45-JAR-196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Oldies 45 OL 717", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Goldies 45 D-24427", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | GRT GG 1047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Top Rank International R. 45-20427", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Oldies 45 OL 717", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Oldies 45 OL 717", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHey Little Girl2:15
- BIf It Wasn't For Love2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Little Girl / If It Wasn't For Love are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Hey Little Girl / If It Wasn't For Love are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1959 and 1973.
When was Hey Little Girl / If It Wasn't For Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Abner Abner 1029.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Little Girl / If It Wasn't For Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Abner 1029, 1029, SR 1029, 45-JAR-196) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 59-1111 Sheldon and 58-945 Sheldon. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey Little Girl / If It Wasn't For Love 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.
