US
October 5, 1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
45-LB-1146 2 MR Δ36835A-side runout
45-LB-1147 2 MR Δ35835-X XXXXXXB-side runout
LB-1146A-side label
LB-1147B-side label
Johnny BurnetteYou're Sixteen
Vinyl pressings
You're Sixteen
by Johnny Burnette · 1960
22 pressings10 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRock
You're Sixteen 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 You're Sixteen
17 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 8 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F55285Liberty F-55285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LB-1146-1 A2 RA-Side runout etching, variant 1
LB-1147-2 B1 RB-Side runout etching, variant 1
LB·1146·1 Λ 5 RA-Side runout etching, variant 2
LB 1147-1 C1 RB-Side runout etching, variant 2
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-LB-1146-1Stamped side A, (Variant 1
45-LB-1147-1Stamped side B, (Variant 1
45-LB-1146-1 A1Stamped side A, (Variant 2
45-LB-1147-1 A3Stamped side B, (Variant 2
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F55285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LB-1146-2 RA Side Runout
LB-1147-1 A2 RB Side Runout
LB-1146A Side Label
LB-1147B Side Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55285Liberty F-55285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
45-LB-1146 ① (MR) Δ36835A-side runout variant 1
45-LB-1147 ② (MR) Δ36835-XB-side runout variant 1
45-LB-1146 ① (MR) Δ36835A-side runout variant 2
45-LB-1147 ② (MR) Δ36835-X ̶Δ̶3̶6̶8̶3̶6̶B-side runout variant 2
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F55285Liberty F-55285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LB-1146-1 A1 RA-Side runout
LB-1147-1 A1 RB-Side runout
LB-1146A-Side Label
LB-1147B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | London Records HL-1728First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | London Liberty F. 55285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Germany | London Records DL 20 370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HLG 9254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 1324First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL-G 597First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLG 9254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-G. 9254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLG 9254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-G 9254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLG 9254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F55285 / Liberty F-55285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F55285First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Liberty 55285 / Liberty F-55285First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Records HL-17287", 45 RPM, Single, Sampler | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Sampler |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 9-5.2057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HLG 92547", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Liberty F-552857", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AYou're Sixteen1:56
- BI Beg Your Pardon2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You're Sixteen are there?
22 vinyl pressings of You're Sixteen are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
When was You're Sixteen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Liberty F-55285, released October 5, 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of You're Sixteen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-55285, F55285, 55285, 45-HLG 9254) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-LB-1146 2 MR Δ36835 and 45-LB-1147 2 MR Δ35835-X XXXXXX. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is You're Sixteen 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.
