US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5503
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-1508A
IM-1509B
Ricky NelsonMy Bucket's Got A Hole In It / Believe What You Say
Vinyl pressings
My Bucket's Got A Hole In It / Believe What You Say
by Ricky Nelson · 1957
25 pressings8 countriesRock & RollRock
My Bucket's Got A Hole In It 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 My Bucket's Got A Hole In It
14 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5503
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-1508-2A side matrix code (version 1) - runout (etched)
45-IM-1509-1B side matrix code (version 1) - runout (etched)
45-IM-1508-1A side matrix code (version 2) - runout (etched)
45-IM-1509-3B side matrix code (version 2) - runout (etched)
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5503
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM-1508Label A
IM-1509Label B
45-IM-1508-H2 H IDeadwax A
45-IM-1509-I7 I A3Deadwax B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5503
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-1508A
IM-1509B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5503
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-1508A
IM-1509B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Imperial 45-IM.5503First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Imperial IM. 5503First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records 45-NZL.315First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.315First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HLP 8594First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | London American Recordings HL-P.8594First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X5503First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X5503First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Imperial 5503First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X5503First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X5503First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Imperial 5503First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X5503First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Imperial 5503First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-13357", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | London Records 45-HL 85947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Italy | London Records 45-HL 85947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMy Bucket's Got A Hole In It2:00
- BBelieve What You Say2:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Bucket's Got A Hole In It are there?
25 vinyl pressings of My Bucket's Got A Hole In It are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was My Bucket's Got A Hole In It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Imperial X5503.
How do I tell if my copy of My Bucket's Got A Hole In It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X5503, 5503, 45-HLP 8594, HL-P.8594) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM-1508 and IM-1509. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Bucket's Got A Hole In It 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.
