US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Congress 101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1002A side label
1001B side label
Linda ScottTown Crier / Yessiree
Vinyl pressings
Town Crier / Yessiree
by Linda Scott · 1962
11 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRockPop
Town Crier / Yessiree was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Town Crier / Yessiree
8 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 6 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Congress 101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Congress 101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1002 R. L.B Side runout, etched
1001 R.LA Side Label runout, etched
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- Viking 101Congress 101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
101aSide A label
101bSide B label
Denmark
1962- Label and catalog number
- Sonet T 8144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Hong Kong
1962- Label and catalog number
- Diamond D.129 X 45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1002A side label
1001B side label
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | Viking 101 / Congress 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Denmark | Sonet T 8144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Hong Kong | Diamond D.129 X 45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Japan | Congress IS-5009First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Congress CON 101 / Viking CON 101First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Congress 101First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Congress 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Congress 101First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Congress 1017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Congress Congress 1017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Congress Record Corp. C-1017", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATown Crier2:12
- BYessiree2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Town Crier / Yessiree are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Town Crier / Yessiree are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Town Crier / Yessiree first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Australia, Denmark, Hong Kong and more. One of them is Congress 101.
How do I tell if my copy of Town Crier / Yessiree is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 101, T 8144, D.129 X 45, IS-5009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1002 and 1001. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Town Crier / Yessiree 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.
