US
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor EPA 4353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Neil SedakaOh! Carol
Vinyl pressings
Oh! Carol
by Neil Sedaka · 1959
10 pressings5 countriesRock
Oh! Carol was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Oh! Carol
2 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor EPA 4353RCA Victor EPA-4353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor EPA 4353First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor EPA 4353 / RCA Victor EPA-4353First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | RCA 202337", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | France | RCA 75.5817", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | France | RCA 75.5817", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | Italy | RCA Italiana EPA 4353 / RCA Italiana EPA-43537", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Italy | RCA Italiana EPA 4353 / RCA Italiana EPA-43537", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | France | RCA 75.5817", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | France | RCA 75.5817", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | RCA RPX 11017", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Oh! Carol
- A2Going Home To Mary Lou
- B1The Girl For Me
- B2I Ain't Hurtin' No More
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh! Carol are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Oh! Carol are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1960.
When was Oh! Carol first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is RCA Victor EPA 4353.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh! Carol is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPA 4353) 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 Oh! Carol 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.
