UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLW 9324
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MST.4392Label A
MST.5114Label B
Duane EddyThe Battle
Vinyl pressings
The Battle
by Duane Eddy · 1959
15 pressings9 countriesRock & RollRock
The Battle was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Battle
3 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Finland
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HLW 9324
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New Zealand
1959- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings NZL-W 639
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MST.4392Label A
MST.5114Label 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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Finland | London Records 45-HLW 9324First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL-W 639First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLW 9324First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLW 93247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-W 93247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLW 93247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Belgium | London Records 9-5.2387", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Italy | London Records 45 HL 93247", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Italy | London Records 45 HL 93247", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | London Records HLW 93247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Netherlands | London American Recordings HL 93247", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLW-93247", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | London Records HL 9324 / London Records 45-HL 93247", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Scandinavia | London Records 45-HLW 93247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Sweden | London Records HL 9324 / London Records 45-HL 93247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Battle
- BTheme From Dixie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Battle are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Battle are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1959 and 1964.
When was The Battle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK, Finland, New Zealand. One of them is London American Recordings 45-HLW 9324.
How do I tell if my copy of The Battle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-HLW 9324, NZL-W 639) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MST.4392 and MST.5114. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Battle 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.
