US
1945- Label and catalog number
- Decca DA 399
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
Loretta YoungThe Littlest Angel
Vinyl pressings
The Littlest Angel
by Loretta Young · 1945
11 pressings3 countriesStoryVocalHolidayChildren's
The Littlest Angel was first pressed on vinyl in 1945. 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 The Littlest Angel
3 pressings came out in 1945, the album's first year, in 2 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
1945- Label and catalog number
- Decca DA-399Decca DA 399
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WL3760T3A ①Side A Stamped
L3761AASide B Stamped
L3762AASide C Stamped
L3763AASide D Stamped
Canada
1945- Label and catalog number
- Decca DA-399
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
L3760AA 23452ARunout Side A Stamped
L3765AA 23452BRunout Side B Stamped
L3761AA 23453ARunout Side C Stamped
L3764AA 23453BRunout Side D Stamped
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.
1940s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Canada | Decca DA-399First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1945 | US | Decca DA 399First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1945 | US | Decca DA-399 / Decca DA 399First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-687", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Box Set |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-687", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Box Set |
| 1950 | US | Decca DA 399 / Decca DA-399Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-687", 45 RPM, Album, Styrene, Box Set, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Styrene, Box Set, Reissue |
| 1952 | Australia | Decca Y6327 / Decca Y6328Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1953 | US | Decca ED 5497", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| 1953 | US | Decca ED 5497", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Decca CUS 27 / Decca CUS-2710", 78 RPM, Album | 10", 78 RPM, Album |
Tracklist
- AThe Littlest Angel
- BThe Littlest Angel
- CThe Littlest Angel
- DThe Littlest Angel
- EThe Littlest Angel
- FThe Littlest Angel
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Littlest Angel are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Littlest Angel are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1945 and 1955.
When was The Littlest Angel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1945, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DA 399.
How do I tell if my copy of The Littlest Angel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DA 399, DA-399) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Littlest Angel 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.
