US
August 1959- Label and catalog number
- Judd 45 1016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
P - 6813Label A
P - 6814Label B
45-6814 SheldonDeadwax A
45-6913 SheldonDeadwax B
Ray SmithRockin' Little Angel
Vinyl pressings
Rockin' Little Angel
by Ray Smith · 1959
17 pressings8 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRockPop
Rockin' Little Angel 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 Rockin' Little Angel
10 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Judd 45-1016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 P-6814 240 △33605 SheldonEtched Side A
45 P-6813 △31800 SheldonEtched Side B
(P-6813)Side A label
(P-6814)Side B label
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 4181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 MSC 4181 1CLabel A
Australia
August 1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45 1016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 1st Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-P6813Label A
45-P6814Label B
Australia
August 1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-1616
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 1st Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-P6813Label A
45-P6814Label B
Denmark
August 1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records 9051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 1st Pressing
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Reo 8430XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Artone NR 24.074x45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | London American Recordings 4181First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Judd 45-1016First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Australia | London Records 45 1016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1616First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Denmark | London Records 9051First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Fast 1053First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | South Africa | Ridge TA 302First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Judd 45 1016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL 90517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Judd 10167", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Barry BARRY GT 88X7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1971 | Canada | Barry BARRY GT 88X7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1971 | Canada | Barry BARRY GT 88X7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | London Records LED-1637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Judd 10167", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Repress · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Repress · Promo |
Tracklist
- ARockin' Little Angel2:16
- BThat's All Right2:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rockin' Little Angel are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Rockin' Little Angel are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1959 and 1971.
When was Rockin' Little Angel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is Judd 45 1016, released August 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Rockin' Little Angel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45 1016, 45-1016, 4181, 45-HL-1616) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P - 6813 and P - 6814. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rockin' Little 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.