UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLP 9347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSL-5150-ICRunout side A [stamped]
45-MSL-5151-ICRunout side B [stamped]
MSL.5150Label side A
MSL.5151Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
by Ricky Nelson · 1960
78 pressings19 countriesRock & RollRock
Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
5 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLP 9347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSL.5150Label A
MSL.5151Label B
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLP 9347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSL-5150-1CA Side runout, stamped
45-MSL-5151-1CB Side runout, stamped
MSL.5150Label A
MSL.5151Label B
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLP 9347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Push Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
45-MSL-5150-1CA side runout, stamped
45-MSL-5151-1CB side runout, stamped
MSL.5150Label A
MSL.5151Label B
Ireland
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HL-P 9347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSL-5150-1CSide A runout
45-MSL-5151-1CSide B runout
MSL. 5150Side A label
MSL. 5151Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 78 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s48 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HL-P 9347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLP 9347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLP 9347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLP 9347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLP 9347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-18087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-18087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-18087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Belgium | Imperial X57417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Imperial IM. 57417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | California C 3667", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | California C 3667", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | Germany | London Records DL 20 4027", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1961 | Germany | London Records DL 20 4027", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | London Records DL 20 4027", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Belgium | United Artists Records 4C 006-937447", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | France | United Artists Records UP 359627", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | United Artists Records 35 962 A7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | South Africa | Liberty LYS 2247", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Germany | United Artists Records 35 962 A7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | United Artists Records 35 962 A7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Japan | United Artists Records CM-1177", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | Liberty 1C 006-93 7447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Imperial 2S 008 93 7447", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | United Artists Records 1 C 006-93 744 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-93 7447", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | Liberty K075-70337", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | Liberty K07S-70337", Repress | 7", Repress |
| 1982 | Japan | Liberty K07S-70337", Promo, Repress · Promo | 7", Promo, Repress · Promo |
Year unknown17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Records HL-18087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Australia | London Records HL-18087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | United Artists Records 4C 006-937447", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Belgium | United Artists Records 4C 006-937447", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Belgium | United Artists Records 4C 006-937447", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Liberty 1A 006-937447", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Polydor 28,0167", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Liberty 1C-006-93-7447", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Hong Kong | Imperial IMP. 0307", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Liberty 1A 006-937447", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Liberty 1A 006-93744 / United Artists Records 1A 006-937447", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | United Artists Records 1A 006-937447", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | United Artists Records 1A 006-937447", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Liberty 1A 006-937447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | United Artists Records UP 365227", Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AHello Mary Lou2:17
- BTravelin' Man2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man are there?
78 vinyl pressings of Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1960 and 1982.
When was Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in UK, Ireland. One of them is London American Recordings 45-HLP 9347.
How do I tell if my copy of Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-HLP 9347, 45-HL-P 9347) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-MSL-5150-IC and 45-MSL-5151-IC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man 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.
