US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Swan 4001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · MSI Co. Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-4001-A E.K.A-Side Runout Etching
S-4001-B E.K.B-Side Runout Etching
4001-AA-Side Label
4001-BB-Side Label
Dicky Doo & The Don'tsDid You Cry / Click-Clack
Vinyl pressings
Did You Cry / Click-Clack
by Dicky Doo & The Don'ts · 1957
12 pressings4 countriesRock & RollRockPop
Did You Cry / Click-Clack was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Did You Cry / Click-Clack
8 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Swan 4001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-4001-A H90W9190-1A A3 E.K. I RRunout etched Side A
S-4001-B H90W-9191-1 B3 R IRunout etched Side B
H9-OW-9190Label A
H9-OW-9191Label B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Swan 4001
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
S-4001-A EKSide A runout, etched
S-4001-B EKSide B runout, etched
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Swan 4001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S-4001-A E.K.A-Side Runout Etching
S-4001-B E.K.B-Side Runout Etching
4001-AA-Side Label
4001-BB-Side Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Swan 4001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-4001-A H90W-9190-1 RRunout A, etched
S-4001-B H90W-9191-1 R B1Runout B, etched
4001-ALabel A
4001-BLabel B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Swan 4001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-4001-A H90W9190-1 REtched Side A
S-4001-B H90W-9191-1 REtched Side B
noneLabel A
noneLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Quality K1700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Quality 1700First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Swan 4001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Swan 4001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Swan 4001First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Swan 4001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Swan 4001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Swan 4001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-13537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HLU 85897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London American Recordings HLU.8589Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Itzy ITZY 127", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ADid You Cry2:24
- BClick-Clack2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Did You Cry / Click-Clack are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Did You Cry / Click-Clack are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1966.
When was Did You Cry / Click-Clack first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada. One of them is Swan 4001.
How do I tell if my copy of Did You Cry / Click-Clack is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4001, K1700, 1700) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-4001-A E.K. and S-4001-B E.K.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Did You Cry / Click-Clack 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.