US
February 1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 40449
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C-53011-1AFA side stamped variant 1
C053012-1ADB side stamped variant 1
CO53011-1GA side stamped variant 2
CO53012-1AGB side stamped variant 2
Fess ParkerBallad Of Davy Crockett
Vinyl pressings
Ballad Of Davy Crockett
by Fess Parker · 1955
14 pressings2 countriesThemeStage & Screen
Ballad Of Davy Crockett was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Ballad Of Davy Crockett
11 pressings came out in 1955, 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
February 1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 40449
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO-53011-1AHA side runout stamped
C053012 1AEB side runout stamped
CO 53011A side label
CO 53012B side label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-40449
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 40449
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO 53011A Side Label
CO 53012B Side Label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia J 4-242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-40449
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Columbia J-242First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Canada | Columbia J-242First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Columbia 4-40449First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1955 | US | Columbia 40449First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Columbia J 4-242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Columbia 4-40449First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1955 | US | Columbia J-24210", 78 RPM, Reissue | 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1955 | US | Columbia 4-40449First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | Columbia J-24210", 78 RPM, Reissue | 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1955 | US | Columbia 4-40449First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1955 | Canada | Columbia 40449First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Columbia 40449First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Columbia 40449First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia 4-404497", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ABallad Of Davy Crockett
- BI Gave My Love (Riddle Song)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ballad Of Davy Crockett are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Ballad Of Davy Crockett are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Ballad Of Davy Crockett first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia 40449, released February 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Ballad Of Davy Crockett is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40449, 4-40449, J 4-242, J-242) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C-53011-1AF and C053012-1AD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ballad Of Davy Crockett 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.