US
April 1956- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3391
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
15166-D3 1 ☆A etched, 1, ☆ stamped
15167-D1 2 ☆B etched, 2, ☆ stamped
15166A label
15167B label
Don RobertsonThe Happy Whistler / You're Free To Go
Vinyl pressings
The Happy Whistler / You're Free To Go
by Don Robertson · 1956
24 pressings12 countriesCountryEasy ListeningPopFolk
The Happy Whistler / You're Free To Go was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 The Happy Whistler / You're Free To Go
20 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 9 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
April 1956- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3391
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · LA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
15166-D3 1 ☆A etched, 1, ☆ stamped
15167-D1 2 ☆B etched, 2, ☆ stamped
15166A label
15167B label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3391
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3391
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton
- Runout / matrix
45-15166-D3 [Anvil/Lathe]Stamped Side A, variant 1
45-15167-N1#2 [Anvil/Lathe]Stamped Side B, except # etched, variant 1
45-15166-D#3 [Scranton Lathe]Stamped Side A, except # etched, variant 2
45-15167-N1#4 [Scranton Lathe]Stamped Side B, except # etched, variant 2
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3391
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3391
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-15166Label A
45-15167Label B
45-15166-D1 1 ☆Deadwax A
45-15167-D1 3 ☆Deadwax B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1079First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Brazil | Capitol Records C78 79First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Canada | Capitol Records 3391First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Germany | Capitol Records CF 3391First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Germany | Capitol Records C 3391First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Mexico | Capitol Records C 5523First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 3391First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | New Zealand | Capitol Records 3391First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Capitol Records C.L.14575First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 14575First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 14575First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | Capitol Records CL 14575First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | Capitol Records C.L.14575First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Capitol Records F3391First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Capitol Records F3391First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Capitol Records 353345Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Capitol Records F-33917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records LC.14575Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Happy Whistler2:25
- BYou're Free To Go2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Happy Whistler / You're Free To Go are there?
24 vinyl pressings of The Happy Whistler / You're Free To Go are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1956 and 1957.
When was The Happy Whistler / You're Free To Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records 3391, released April 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of The Happy Whistler / You're Free To Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3391, F3391, C.L.14575, 45-CL 14575) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 15166-D3 1 ☆ and 15167-D1 2 ☆. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Happy Whistler / You're Free To Go 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.