UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Cactus CT 73
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CT 73 A-1A Side Runout Stamped
CT 73 B-1B Side Runout Stamped
CT 73AA Side Label
CT 73BB Side Label
Desmond DekkerSing A Little Song
Vinyl pressings
Sing A Little Song
by Desmond Dekker · 1975
11 pressings8 countriesReggaeReggae
Sing A Little Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Sing A Little Song
10 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Creole Records RNO-134
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Vogue VB.435
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Vogue VB 435
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMB 02X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- GT GT 46.533Gérard Tournier GT 46.533
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Creole Records RNO-134First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Belgium | Vogue VB.435First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | Vogue VB 435First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Canada | Ember Records EMB 02XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | GT GT 46.533 / Gérard Tournier GT 46.533First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Ariola 16 375 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Ariola 16 375 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Ireland | Cactus CT 73First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | Parlophone SPD 671First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Cactus CT 73First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ireland | Cactus CT 737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASing A Little Song
- BNo Place Like Home
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sing A Little Song are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sing A Little Song are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Sing A Little Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Australia, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Cactus CT 73.
How do I tell if my copy of Sing A Little Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CT 73, RNO-134, VB.435, VB 435) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CT 73 A-1 and CT 73 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sing A Little Song 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.
