UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE-S 1140London Records RE-S.1140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EPMY-40320-1C BH 1Side A runout
EPMY-40321-1C BH 1Side B runout
EPMY.40320Side A label, inverted
EPMY.40321Side B label, inverted
Jerry Lee LewisJerry Lee Lewis
Vinyl pressings
Jerry Lee Lewis
by Jerry Lee Lewis · 1958
17 pressings5 countriesRock & RollCountryRockFolk
Jerry Lee Lewis 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 Jerry Lee Lewis
6 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 5 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
- London Records RE-S 1140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · TRI CENTRE
France
1958- Label and catalog number
- Disques London RE-S-1140London Records RE-S-1140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EPMY 40320Label side A
EPMY 40321Label side B
Netherlands
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE-S 1140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EP 1140 A1 (B1) //670Runout
New Zealand
1958- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings REM-S 1140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EPMY-40320-1C
Norway
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE 1140London Records RE-S 1140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | France | Disques London RE-S-1140 / London Records RE-S-1140First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Netherlands | London Records RE-S 1140First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | New Zealand | London American Recordings REM-S 1140First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Norway | London Records RE 1140 / London Records RE-S 1140First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | UK | London Records RE-S 1140 / London Records RE-S.1140First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | UK | London Records RE-S 1140First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | London Records RE-S 1140 / London American Recordings RE-S 11407", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | UK | London Records RE-S 1140 / London American Recordings RE-S 11407", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | France | London Records RE-S 11407", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1961 | UK | London Records RE-S 1140 / London American Recordings RE-S 11407", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1963 | France | London Records RE-S 11407", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1963 | UK | London Records RE-S 11407", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1963 | UK | London Records RE-S 11407", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1964 | UK | London Records RE-S 1140 / London Records RE-S. 11407", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1964 | France | London Records RE-S 11407", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1965 | France | London Records RE-S 11407", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | London Records RE-S 11407", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1It'll Be Me
- A2Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
- B1Great Balls Of Fire
- B2You Win Again
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jerry Lee Lewis are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Jerry Lee Lewis are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 1965.
When was Jerry Lee Lewis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK, France, Netherlands, New Zealand and more. One of them is London Records RE-S 1140.
How do I tell if my copy of Jerry Lee Lewis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RE-S 1140, RE-S-1140, REM-S 1140, RE 1140) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPMY-40320-1C BH 1 and EPMY-40321-1C BH 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jerry Lee Lewis 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.
