Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2421RCA Victor LSP 2421
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M2PY-2567 ‡A-Side etched runout
M2PY-2568 ‡B-Side etched runout
M2PY-2567A-Side label
M2PY-2568B-Side label
Neil SedakaSings Little Devil And His Other Hits
Vinyl pressings
Sings Little Devil And His Other Hits
by Neil Sedaka · 1961
14 pressings11 countriesPop
Sings Little Devil And His Other Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Sings Little Devil And His Other Hits
6 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2421RCA Victor LPM 2421
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M2PP-2565 #Side 1 etched (# only has one horizontal line)
I/2PP-2566 #Side 2 etched (# only has one horizontal line)
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2421
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2421
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Brazil
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2421
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M2PP 2565 1SA Side Runout
M2PP 2566 1SB Side Runout
France
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA 430.358RCA LPM-2421
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Yellow labels
- Runout / matrix
M2PP-2565A-Side label
M2PP-2566B-Side label
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Brazil | RCA Victor LPM-2421First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2421 / RCA Victor LSP 2421First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2421 / RCA Victor LPM 2421First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | RCA 430.358 / RCA LPM-2421First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2421First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2421First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Chile | RCA Victor LPM-2421LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor LPM 2421LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Chile | RCA Victor LPM 2421LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Colombia | RCA Victor LPC-282 / RCA Victor LPM-2421LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Israel | RCA Victor LSP-2421LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | RCA Italiana LPM-2421LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Philippines | RCA Victor LSP-2421LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | RCA Victor 31.521LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Little Devil2:37
- A2Oh! Carol2:12
- A3You Mean Everything To Me2:32
- A4Run Samson2:30
- A5The Girl For Me2:08
- A6Stairway To Heaven2:35
- B1Calendar Girl2:32
- B2I Must Be Dreaming2:10
- B3Going Home To Mary Lou2:00
- B4The Diary2:14
- B5What Am I Gonna Do2:23
- B6One Way Ticket (To The Blues)2:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sings Little Devil And His Other Hits are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Sings Little Devil And His Other Hits are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1961 and 1969.
When was Sings Little Devil And His Other Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Canada, US, Brazil, France. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-2421.
How do I tell if my copy of Sings Little Devil And His Other Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-2421, LPM-2421, 430.358) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M2PY-2567 ‡ and M2PY-2568 ‡. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sings Little Devil And His Other Hits 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.
