US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Swan S4031
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SWAN 4031 A-45 WDSide A - Etched
SWAN 4031 B-45 WDSide B - Etched
S4031AA-Side Label
S4031BB-Side Label
Freddy CannonTallahassee Lassie
Vinyl pressings
Tallahassee Lassie
by Freddy Cannon · 1959
25 pressings10 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRock
Tallahassee Lassie 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 Tallahassee Lassie
22 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 10 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Swan 4031
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SWAN 4031 A-45Runout A-side
SWAN 4031 B 4031B-45Runout B-side
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Swan SR-4031
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR4031A N3A side runout
SR4031B N3B side runout
SR 4031A N3 I A4A side runout Variant 1
SR 4031B N3 I A3B side runout Variant 1
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Swan S4031
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S4031ALabel A
S4031BLabel B
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Swan S4031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · TVC Plating
- Runout / matrix
SWAN 4031 A-45 TVCRunout, Side A
SWAN 4031 B TVCRunout, Side B
S4031ALabel, Side A
S4031BLabel, Side B
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Swan S4031
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S4031-ALabel A
S4031-BLabel B
SWAN 4031 A-45 Δ28159Deadwax A, (var 1)
SWAN 4031 A-45 Δ28160Deadwax B, (var 2)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1540First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Canada | Quality K1897First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | Quality 1897First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1959 | Germany | Top Rank International 75 011 AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Italy | Top Rank International R 45-2010First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Top Rank International 45-HTR 502First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | New Zealand | Top Rank International 45 JAR 135First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Norway | Karusell KFF 291First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Norway | Karusell KFF 291First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | Sweden | Karusell KFF 291First year7" | 7" |
| 1959 | UK | Top Rank 45-JAR 135First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | Top Rank 45 JAR 135First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | Top Rank International JAR 135First year10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Top Rank 45-JAR 135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Swan S4031First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Stateside CSS 17", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Old Gold OG 91597", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Ariola 13 287 AT7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATallahassee Lassie2:30
- BYou Know2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tallahassee Lassie are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Tallahassee Lassie are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1959 and 1982.
When was Tallahassee Lassie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Swan S4031.
How do I tell if my copy of Tallahassee Lassie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S4031, 4031, SR-4031, 45-JAR 135) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SWAN 4031 A-45 WD and SWAN 4031 B-45 WD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tallahassee Lassie 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.
