UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4058
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Michael HollidayThe Story Of My Life
Vinyl pressings
The Story Of My Life
by Michael Holliday · 1958
14 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
The Story Of My Life 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 The Story Of My Life
12 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB. 4058
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CA 24281-2A
CA 24282-1B
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4058
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 24281-2N GH XT 1Stamped runout, side A variant 1
7XCA 24282-1N GA XT 2Stamped runout, side B variant 1
7XCA 24281-2N GO XT 2Stamped runout, side A variant 2
7XCA 24282-1N GD XT 1Stamped runout, side B variant 2
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4058
- Format
- 7" · Label Variant
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4058
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Green label
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 242281 45Side A
7XCA 242282 45Side B
Denmark
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4058
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Denmark | Columbia 45-DB 4058First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Germany | Columbia 45-DW 5622First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Italy | Columbia SCMQ 1109First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Netherlands | Columbia 45 - DB 4058First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.10132First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ 10132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Norway | Columbia 45-DB4058First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4058First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Columbia DB. 4058First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4058First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4058First year7" | 7" |
| 1958 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4058First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia 45 - DB 40587", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | UK | Columbia DB 40587", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Story Of My Life
- BKeep Your Heart
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Story Of My Life are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Story Of My Life are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Story Of My Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK, Denmark, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Columbia 45-DB 4058.
How do I tell if my copy of The Story Of My Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-DB 4058, DB. 4058, 45-DW 5622, SCMQ 1109) 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 Story Of My Life 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.