UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2738
- Format
- 7", Promo
Vinyl pressings
Teddy Bear
by Red Sovine · 1975
17 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Teddy Bear was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Teddy Bear
1 pressing came out in 1975, 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2738First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Australia | RCA Victor 1028287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Starday Records SD 142X7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | US | Starday Records SD 1427", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1976 | US | Starday Records SD 1427", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Starday Records SD 1427", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | US | Starday Records SD 1427", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Starday Records SD 1427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Starday Records SD 1427", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Starday Records SD 1427", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 27387", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | New Zealand | Mirage MAS 2947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Starday Records SD 1427", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Starday Records SD 1427", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 1044127", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Australia | Grass Roots GRK 10037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor XB-1016 / RCA 26.117287", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ATeddy Bear5:10
- BDaddy4:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Teddy Bear are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Teddy Bear are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1981.
When was Teddy Bear first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK. One of them is RCA Victor RCA 2738.
How do I tell if my copy of Teddy Bear is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RCA 2738) 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 Teddy Bear 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.