US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Okeh 4-6840
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(ZSP 8791)Label side A
(ZSP 8770)Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Cry / The Little White Cloud That Cried
by Johnnie Ray · 1951
45 pressings13 countriesRhythm & BluesBalladPopFolk
Cry / The Little White Cloud That Cried was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Cry / The Little White Cloud That Cried
17 pressings came out in 1951, 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.
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Okeh 6840
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1H co 46970Runout side A variant 1
2o co 47102Runout side B variant 1
1N co 46970Runout side A variant 2
2L co 47102Runout side B variant 2
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Okeh 4-6840
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 8791 2Run-out A-Side Etching
ZSP 8770 4Run-out B-Side Etching
(ZSP 8791)Label side A
(ZSP 8770)Label side B
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Okeh 4-6840
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 8791 2Run-out A-Side Etching, var. 1
ZSP 8770 4Run-out B-Side Etching, var. 1
ZSP 8791 1HRun-out A-Side Stamp, var. 2
ZSP 8770 2GRun-out B-Side Stamp, var. 2
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Okeh 4-6840
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(ZSP 8791)Label side A
(ZSP 8770)Label side B
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Okeh 4-6840
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 8791#3 1HA side matrix code - runout (stamped)
ZSP 8770#2 2HB side matrix code - runout (stamped)
ZSP 8791A side matrix code - label
ZSP 8770B side matrix code - label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | Columbia C-1887First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Germany | Columbia DW 5188First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Italy | Columbia CQ 2413First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | UK | Columbia D.B. 2995First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | UK | Columbia D.B. 2995First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Okeh 4-6840First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | US | Okeh 6840First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Okeh 4-6840First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1951 | US | Okeh 4-6840First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | US | Okeh 4-6840First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | US | Okeh 4-6840First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1951 | US | Okeh 4-6840First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | US | Okeh 6840First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1951 | US | Okeh 6840First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Okeh 6840First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | UK | Epic M EPC 45337", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | UK | Epic M EPC 45337", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Columbia C 20011Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Columbia DB 2995Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Columbia DB 2995Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Columbia DB 2995Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Columbia 4-330287", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Columbia 13-330287", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Columbia 4-330287", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia D.B. 2995Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia D.B. 2995Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | South Africa | Columbia D.S.A. 215Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Epic M EPC 45337", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Columbia D.B. 2995Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Columbia 13-330287", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | US | Columbia 4-330287", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia 13-33028 / Collectables 13-330287", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ACry
- BThe Little White Cloud That Cried
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cry / The Little White Cloud That Cried are there?
45 vinyl pressings of Cry / The Little White Cloud That Cried are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1951 and 1976.
When was Cry / The Little White Cloud That Cried first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Okeh 4-6840.
How do I tell if my copy of Cry / The Little White Cloud That Cried is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-6840, 6840, D.B. 2995, C-1887) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (ZSP 8791) and (ZSP 8770). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cry / The Little White Cloud That Cried 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.
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