US
April 1952- Label and catalog number
- Specialty SP 428
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SP-428-A (∆) [∆ Inside A Circle]A-side etched
SP-428-B RE (∆) [∆ Inside A Circle]B-side etched
SP 428AA-side label
SP 428BB-side label
Lloyd Price And His OrchestraLawdy Miss Clawdy / Mailman Blues
Vinyl pressings
Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Mailman Blues
by Lloyd Price And His Orchestra · 1952
15 pressings2 countriesRhythm & BluesRock & RollRockBlues
Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Mailman Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Mailman Blues
4 pressings came out in 1952, 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.
US
April 1952- Label and catalog number
- Specialty 428
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Specialty 428-45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Specialty 428-45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-SP-428-A [D in a circle]A-side runout
45-SP-428-BRE [D in a circle]B-side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | US | Specialty 428-45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | US | Specialty 428-45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Specialty SP 428First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Specialty 428First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Specialty 6617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Specialty 6617", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Specialty 661 (5185) / 199 (5183)7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Specialty 4287", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Specialty 4287", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Specialty 428-457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Collectables COL. 104287", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Specialty 428-457", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Specialty 4287", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Specialty 4287", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Specialty 4287", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALawdy Miss Clawdy2:20
- BMailman Blues2:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Mailman Blues are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Mailman Blues are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1952 and 1959.
When was Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Mailman Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US. One of them is Specialty SP 428, released April 1952.
How do I tell if my copy of Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Mailman Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 428, 428, 428-45) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SP-428-A (∆) [∆ Inside A Circle] and SP-428-B RE (∆) [∆ Inside A Circle]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Mailman Blues 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.
