US
August 1957- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 55024
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
Jackie WilsonReet Petite / By The Light Of The Silvery Moon
Vinyl pressings
Reet Petite / By The Light Of The Silvery Moon
by Jackie Wilson · 1957
23 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
Reet Petite 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 Reet Petite
21 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
September 1957- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 9-55024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-102882◈Label A
45-102881Label B
45 102882 2 3Deadwax A
45 102881 2 3Deadwax B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 9-55024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R45 102881 4 H VA side runout - stamped
R45 102882 4 H VB side runout - stamped
(45-102,881)A side label
(45-102,882)◈B side label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 9-55024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville
- Runout / matrix
45 102882 1 1A runout, stamped
45 102881 1 1B runout, stamped
(102,882)✤A label
(102,881)B label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 9-55024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Vogue Coral Q 72290
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | Brunswick BSP45-1635First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Australia | Brunswick BSP45-1635First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Australia | Brunswick BSP45-1635First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Brunswick B-55024First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Brunswick 9-B-55024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Brunswick BSP45-1635First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Singapore | Coral 9-55024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Vogue Coral Q 72290First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | UK | Coral 45-Q 72290First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Coral Q.72290First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Coral Q.72290First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Vogue Coral Q.72290First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Coral 45-Q.72290First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Vogue Coral 45-Q.72290First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Coral 45-Q.72290First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AReet Petite (The Finest Girl You Ever Want To Meet)2:40
- BBy The Light Of The Silvery Moon2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reet Petite are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Reet Petite are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Reet Petite first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Brunswick 55024, released August 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Reet Petite is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 55024, 9-55024, Q 72290, 45-Q 72290) 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 Reet Petite 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.
