UK
1950- Label and catalog number
- Columbia D.B. 2697
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · DT
- Runout / matrix
CA21418-1 T 2Side A runout
CA21423-1A H 1Side B runout
CA 21418Side A label
CA 21423Side B label
Les Compagnons De La ChansonThat Lucky Old Sun / The Three Bells
Vinyl pressings
That Lucky Old Sun / The Three Bells
by Les Compagnons De La Chanson · 1950
11 pressings5 countriesBalladVocalPop
That Lucky Old Sun / The Three Bells was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 That Lucky Old Sun / The Three Bells
1 pressing came out in 1950, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | UK | Columbia D.B. 2697Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1950 | UK | Columbia D.B. 2697First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Columbia 4105-FShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Australia | Columbia DO-3541Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Columbia C-1736Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | New Zealand | Columbia DO-3541Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | Columbia D.B. 2697Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1953 | UK | Columbia D.B. 2697Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1957 | UK | Columbia DB. 2697Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia 4-4105-F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Columbia 4105-F10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThat Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)
- BThe Three Bells (Les Trois Cloches) (The Jimmy Brown Song)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That Lucky Old Sun / The Three Bells are there?
11 vinyl pressings of That Lucky Old Sun / The Three Bells are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1950 and 1957.
When was That Lucky Old Sun / The Three Bells first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in UK. One of them is Columbia D.B. 2697.
How do I tell if my copy of That Lucky Old Sun / The Three Bells is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.B. 2697) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CA21418-1 T 2 and CA21423-1A H 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is That Lucky Old Sun / The Three Bells 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.