South Africa
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia YE. 164
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CEA.5060Side A [Label]
CEA.5059Side B [Label]
Elias And His Zig-Zag Jive FlutesTom Hark / Ry-Ry
Vinyl pressings
Tom Hark / Ry-Ry
by Elias And His Zig-Zag Jive Flutes · 1958
21 pressings7 countriesFolkAfricanPopFolk
Tom Hark / Ry-Ry was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Tom Hark / Ry-Ry
15 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 6 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCEA 5060-1N XT 1Run-out side A variant 1
7XCEA 5059-1N XT 2Run-out side B variant 1
7XCEA 5060-2N R XT1Run-out side A variant 2
7XCEA 5059-2N H XT1Run-out side B variant 2
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 4109
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Southern Music Note
- Runout / matrix
CEA 5060-1 GRRunout Side A
CEA 5059-1 PRunout Side B
CEA 5060-1 LRunout Side A variant 2
CEA 5059-1 GHRunout Side B variant 2
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCEA 5060-1N JR XTRunout side A, stamped
7XCEA 5059-1N JR XTRunout side B, stamped
7XCEA 5060Label matrix, side A
7XCEA 5059Label matrix, side B
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB. 4109
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CEA 5060 - 1Label Side A
CEA 5059 - 1Label Side B
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCEA 5060-1N XTRunout side A, stamped
7XCEA 5059-1N XTRunout side B, stamped
7XCEA 5060Label matrix, side A
7XCEA 5059Label matrix, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Netherlands | Columbia 45-DB 4109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.10144First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Columbia 45-DNZ.10144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Columbia 45-DNZ.10144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Columbia 45-DNZ.10144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Norway | Columbia 45-DB-4109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Norway | Columbia 45-DB-41097", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1958 | South Africa | Columbia YE. 164First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Columbia DB 4109First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Columbia DB. 4109First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Australia | Columbia 45-DO-3956First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | UK | Old Gold OG 90487", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | UK | Old Gold OG 9048 / Lightning Records OG 90487", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | UK | Old Gold OG 90487", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Columbia C 20 9277", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia DB. 4109Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATom Hark
- BRy-Ry
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tom Hark / Ry-Ry are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Tom Hark / Ry-Ry are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 1979.
When was Tom Hark / Ry-Ry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in South Africa, UK, Australia, Netherlands and more. One of them is Columbia YE. 164.
How do I tell if my copy of Tom Hark / Ry-Ry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YE. 164, 45-DB 4109, DB 4109, DB. 4109) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CEA.5060 and CEA.5059. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tom Hark / Ry-Ry 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.