UK
April 11, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 32432Label side A
7XCA 32433Label side B
Des O'ConnorDick-A-Dum-Dum (King's Road)
Vinyl pressings
Dick-A-Dum-Dum (King's Road)
by Des O'Connor · 1969
15 pressings11 countriesBalladVocalPop
Dick-A-Dum-Dum (King's Road) was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Dick-A-Dum-Dum (King's Road)
14 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 10 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · 4P pushout
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 32432Label side A
7XCA 32433Label side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S45-X46902Label side A
S45-X46903Label side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-2610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
S45-X46902Label side A
S45-X46903Label side B
Denmark
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 32432 - 1Label side A
7XCA 32433 - 1Label side B
Denmark
April 11, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 32432Label side A
7XCA 32433Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Argentina | Pathé 10288First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Columbia 2 C006-04091First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Columbia 1 C 006-04 091First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Ireland | Columbia DB (I) 8566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Norway | Columbia DB 8566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Norway | Columbia DB 8566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | South Africa | Columbia DSA 877First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Columbia DB 8566First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records P-2610First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records 2610First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton SC 8287 / Columbia SC 8287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Denmark | Columbia DB 8566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Denmark | Columbia DB 8566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Columbia DB 8566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia DO-87737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADick-A-Dum-Dum (King's Road)
- BFor Love Or Money
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dick-A-Dum-Dum (King's Road) are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Dick-A-Dum-Dum (King's Road) are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Dick-A-Dum-Dum (King's Road) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Denmark, Argentina and more. One of them is Columbia DB 8566, released April 11, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Dick-A-Dum-Dum (King's Road) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 8566, 2610, P-2610, 10288) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCA 32432 and 7XCA 32433. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dick-A-Dum-Dum (King's Road) 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.