US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2457
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-11402A-Side
45-11403B-Side
Les Baxter, His Chorus And OrchestraRuby / A Little Love
Vinyl pressings
Ruby / A Little Love
by Les Baxter, His Chorus And Orchestra · 1953
13 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningBig BandSpace-AgeScore
Ruby / A Little Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Ruby / A Little Love
10 pressings came out in 1953, 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2457
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
11402Side A Label
11403Side B Label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2457
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-11402-N2A-Side Runout stamped
45-11403-N2 #2B-Side Runout stamped (#2 etched)
45-11402A-Side
45-11403B-Side
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2457
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
C 11402-D2 ☆Side A runout, variant 1
C 11403-D2 ☆Side B runout, variant 1
11402-D3 1 ☆Side A runout, variant 2
11403-D1 1 ☆Side B runout, variant 2
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2457
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
11402-N1 [Anvil symbol]A side runout
11403-N1 [Anvil symbol]B side runout
11402Side A Label
11403Side B Label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2457
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
11402-D4Side A Runout stamped
11403-D3Side B runout stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-210First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Brazil | Capitol Records 10-40.205First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Capitol Records C-1145First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Denmark | Capitol Records C 2457First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2457First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2457First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2457First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2457First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2457First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2457First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 2457Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records C 2457Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL.13933Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARuby
- BA Little Love (Can Go A Long, Long Way)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ruby / A Little Love are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ruby / A Little Love are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Ruby / A Little Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records F2457.
How do I tell if my copy of Ruby / A Little Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F2457, 2457, CP-210, 10-40.205) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-11402 and 45-11403. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ruby / A Little Love 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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