US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Legion L45-133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
J90W2224-1 A1 R L45-133Runout A
J90W2225-1 A1 R L45-134Runout B
J-90W-2224Label A
J-90W-2225Label B
Neil SedakaRing-A-Rockin' / Fly, Don't Fly On Me
Vinyl pressings
Ring-A-Rockin' / Fly, Don't Fly On Me
by Neil Sedaka · 1957
12 pressings8 countriesRock & RollRock
Ring-A-Rockin' / Fly, Don't Fly On Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Ring-A-Rockin' / Fly, Don't Fly On Me
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Legion L45-133First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Canada | Reo 8285Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Guyden Records 20047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Guyden Records 20047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 89617", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | New Zealand | London Records NZL-W.4617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | London Records 45-HLW 8961 / London American Recordings 45-HLW 89617" | 7" |
| 1959 | UK | London Records 45-HLW 8961 / London American Recordings 45-HLW 89617", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | London Records HLW 89617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Japan | London Records LED-1787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Japan | Cameo JET-15617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 9.5.1417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARing-A-Rockin'2:25
- BFly, Don't Fly On Me2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ring-A-Rockin' / Fly, Don't Fly On Me are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Ring-A-Rockin' / Fly, Don't Fly On Me are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1957 and 1965.
When was Ring-A-Rockin' / Fly, Don't Fly On Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Legion L45-133.
How do I tell if my copy of Ring-A-Rockin' / Fly, Don't Fly On Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L45-133) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J90W2224-1 A1 R L45-133 and J90W2225-1 A1 R L45-134. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ring-A-Rockin' / Fly, Don't Fly On Me 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.
