US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4044
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Frankie LymonThumb Thumb
Vinyl pressings
Thumb Thumb
by Frankie Lymon · 1957
10 pressings3 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
Thumb Thumb 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 Thumb Thumb
2 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.
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45 DB 4073
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7XR12520Label A
7XR12543Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | UK | Columbia 45 DB 4073First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Roulette R-4044First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Canada | Apex 9-762377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-40447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-40447", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-40447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-40447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-40447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 40737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Columbia DB. 4073Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThumb Thumb2:12
- BFootsteps2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thumb Thumb are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Thumb Thumb are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Thumb Thumb first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK. One of them is Roulette R-4044.
How do I tell if my copy of Thumb Thumb is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-4044, 45 DB 4073) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Thumb Thumb 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.