UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE-S 1187London American Recordings RE-S 1187
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EPMY-40476-1C NH OT 1Side A runout
EPMY-40477-1C IH OT 1Side B runout
(EPMY.40476)Inverted
(EPMY.40477)Inverted
Jerry Lee LewisJerry Lee Lewis No.3
Vinyl pressings
Jerry Lee Lewis No.3
by Jerry Lee Lewis · 1959
14 pressings5 countriesPiano BluesRockBlues
Jerry Lee Lewis No.3 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 Jerry Lee Lewis No.3
5 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 3 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE-S 1187
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM · tri-centre
Australia
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records EZA 1187
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7XLON853Side A Runout
7XLON854Side B Runout
EPMY40476 7XLON853Side A Label
EPMY40477 7XLON854Side B Label
Australia
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records EZA 1187
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XLON853Hand Etched
7XLON854Hand Etched
EPMY40476 7XLON853Side A Label
EPMY40477 7XLON854Side B Label
New Zealand
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records REM-S 1187
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | London Records EZA 1187First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Australia | London Records EZA 1187First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | New Zealand | London Records REM-S 1187First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | London Records RE-S 1187 / London American Recordings RE-S 1187First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | London Records RE-S 1187First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Disques London RE-S-1187 / Disques London RE. S. 11877", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | France | Disques London RE-S-1187 / Disques London RE. S. 11877", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | UK | London Records RE-S 1187 / London Records RE-S. 11877", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1964 | France | Disques London RE-S 1187 / Disques London RE. S. 11877", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1964 | UK | London Records RE-S 11877", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1964 | France | Disques London RE-S-1187 / Disques London RE. S. 11877", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | France | Disques London RE-S-1187 S / Disques London RE - S - 11877", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | London Records RE-S 11877", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | London Records RE-S. 1187 / London American Recordings RE-S. 11877", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Jambalaya
- A2Fools Like Me
- B1High School Confidential
- B2When The Saints Go Marching In
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jerry Lee Lewis No.3 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Jerry Lee Lewis No.3 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1965.
When was Jerry Lee Lewis No.3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is London Records RE-S 1187.
How do I tell if my copy of Jerry Lee Lewis No.3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RE-S 1187, EZA 1187, REM-S 1187) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPMY-40476-1C NH OT 1 and EPMY-40477-1C IH OT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jerry Lee Lewis No.3 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.
