US
1958- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9972
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMP 45-3416A Side Label
AMP 45-3415B Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Stagger Lee
by Lloyd Price · 1958
37 pressings14 countriesRock & RollRock
Stagger Lee was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Stagger Lee
27 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 10 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9972
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ABC-3416 - LWA Side runout
ABC-3415 - LWB Side runout
AMP 45-3416A Side Label
AMP 45-3415B Side Label
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9972
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ABC-3416 LWA Side Runout
ABC-3415 LWB Side Runout
AMP 45-3416A Side Label
AMP 45-3415B Side Label
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9972
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ABC-3416 LWSide A etched, variant 1
ABC-3416 LWSide B etched, variant 1
ABC-3416 LW XXXSide A etched, XXX stamped, variant 2
ABC-3415 LWSide B etched, two embossed "flower" designs after runout, variant 2
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 78-9972
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9972
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
3416Runout - Side 1 (variant 1)
3415Runout - Side 2 (variant 1)
E-3547 3416Side A etched (variant 2)
E-3546 3415 3415 2Side B etched (variant 2)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Australia | W & G WG-SPN-736First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Canada | Sparton 679 RFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | France | ABC-Paramount ABC 45.9808First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Germany | Electrola E 21 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Germany | Electrola STE 21 101 / Electrola 45-EG 8905First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1958 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7MQ 1190First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Jamaica | ABC-Paramount 255First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | New Zealand | W & G WG-SPN 736First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | South Africa | ABC-Paramount ABC.401First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | South Africa | ABC-Paramount ABC 4011First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 580First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 580First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 580First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 580First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 580First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | ABC-Paramount PS-287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Norway | Karusell KFF 2637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Sweden | Karusell KFF 2637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | ABC Records 45-99727", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | ABC Records 99727", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AStagger Lee2:20
- BYou Need Love2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stagger Lee are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Stagger Lee are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1958 and 1959.
When was Stagger Lee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is ABC-Paramount 45-9972.
How do I tell if my copy of Stagger Lee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-9972, 78-9972, 45-S-9972, 45-POP 580) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMP 45-3416 and AMP 45-3415. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stagger Lee 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.
