Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-1781
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Johnny BurnetteLittle Boy Sad / (I Go) Down To The River
Vinyl pressings
Little Boy Sad / (I Go) Down To The River
by Johnny Burnette · 1960
16 pressings9 countriesVocalPop
Little Boy Sad was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Little Boy Sad
2 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Hong Kong
1960- Label and catalog number
- Diamond LB-1173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | London Records HL-1781First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Hong Kong | Diamond LB-1173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-17817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Belgium | London Records 9-5.2237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | London Liberty F.552987", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | Germany | London Records DL 20 3907", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 13397", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL-G 6267", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL-G 6267", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL 71097", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Liberty F-552987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Liberty F-552987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Liberty F-55298 / Liberty 552987", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1961 | US | Liberty F-552987", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Liberty F-552987", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALittle Boy Sad2:01
- B(I Go) Down To The River2:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Little Boy Sad are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Little Boy Sad are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
When was Little Boy Sad first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Australia, Hong Kong. One of them is London Records HL-1781.
How do I tell if my copy of Little Boy Sad is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HL-1781, LB-1173) 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 Little Boy Sad 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.
