US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Bigtop 12-1308
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
715-1Runout A, etched
716-1Runout B, etched
BG-715Label A
BG-716Label B
Vinyl pressings
Little Town Flirt
by Del Shannon · 1963
19 pressings8 countriesRock & RollRockPop
Little Town Flirt was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Little Town Flirt
17 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 7 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Bigtop 12-1308
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BG - 715A Side Label
BG - 716B Side Label
715-1 ✡ I MONOA Side Etch, except "I" Stamp
716-2 ✡ MONO IB Side Etch, except "I" Stamp
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Bigtop 12-1308
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
715-1 ✡ MONORunout etching side A ['mono' vertically]
716-2 ✡ MONORunout etching side B ['mono' vertically]
BG - 715A Side Label
BG - 716B Side Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- BigTop 12-1308
- Format
- LP, Mono · Jacksonville pressing
- Runout / matrix
715-1 0Jacksonville Pressing
715-2 0Jacksonville Pressing
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Bigtop 12-1308
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(Label A): BG-715
(Label B): BG-716
(Runout A, Machine Stamped): 715S-1A Bell Sound
(Runout B, Machine Stamped): 716S-1A Bell Sound
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-X 8091
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ACEL-2368-1BStamped in side 1 dead wax.
ACEL-2369-1BStamped in side 2 dead wax.
ACEL.2368Side 1 label
ACEL.2369Side 2 label
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.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | London Records HAA-7731First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Australia | London Records HAA-7731First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Australia | London Records HAA-7731First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Quality V 1720 / Quality V 1720 (C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Quality V 1720 (C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-X.6256First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | South Africa | London Records ZA 6201First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Sweden | Bigtop 12-1308First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | UK | London Records HA-X 8091First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | London Records HA-X 8091First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | London Records HA-X 8091First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | London Records HA-X 8091First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Bigtop 12-1308First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Bigtop 12-1308First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Bigtop 12-1308First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Line Records LLP 5050 AS / Line Records LLP 5050LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Impact IMLP 4.00333LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Two Kinds Of Teardrops2:29
- A2Dream Baby2:35
- A3Happiness2:20
- A4Hey Little Girl2:28
- A5She Thinks I Still Care2:40
- A6Runaway2:26
- B1Runaround Sue2:36
- B2Hats Off To Larry2:00
- B3Kelly2:39
- B4Hey Baby2:25
- B5Go Away Little Girl2:17
- B6Little Town Flirt2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Little Town Flirt are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Little Town Flirt are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 1981.
When was Little Town Flirt first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Bigtop 12-1308.
How do I tell if my copy of Little Town Flirt is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12-1308, HA-X 8091, HAA-7731, V 1720) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 715-1 and 716-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Little Town Flirt 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.
