US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61529
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 88771 8side A
45 88770 8side B
(45-88771)Label A
(45-88770)◈Label B
Johnny DesmondSixteen Tons / Ballo Italiano
Vinyl pressings
Sixteen Tons / Ballo Italiano
by Johnny Desmond · 1955
12 pressings5 countriesBig BandSwingJazzPop
Sixteen Tons / Ballo Italiano was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Sixteen Tons / Ballo Italiano
6 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61529
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 88771 3 1side A
45 88770 4 1side B
(88771)Label A
(88770)Label B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61529
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
(45-88771)Label A
(45-88770)◈Label B
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61529
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- Coral 61529
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(88771)Label A
(88770)*Label B
Germany
1955- Label and catalog number
- Coral 93 062
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Coral 9-61529First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Canada | Coral 61529First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Germany | Coral 93 062First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Coral 9-61529First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Coral 9-61529First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | Coral 9-61529First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | Vogue Coral 45-Q721157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Coral C 91 175Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Coral 61529Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Coral 9-615297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Vogue Q.72115Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Coral 61529Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASixteen Tons2:50
- BBallo Italiano2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sixteen Tons / Ballo Italiano are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sixteen Tons / Ballo Italiano are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1956.
When was Sixteen Tons / Ballo Italiano first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is Coral 9-61529.
How do I tell if my copy of Sixteen Tons / Ballo Italiano is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-61529, 61529, 93 062) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 88771 8 and 45 88770 8. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sixteen Tons / Ballo Italiano 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.
