US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9152Imperial LP 9152
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
IX-305Side 1
IX-306Side 2
Vinyl pressings
Rick Is 21
by Ricky Nelson · 1961
24 pressings13 countriesRock & RollRock
Rick Is 21 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 Rick Is 21
15 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 9 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12071Imperial LP 12071
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XRS-141Runout Side A, Stamped
XRS-142Runout Side B, Stamped
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9152Imperial LP 9152
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IX-305Side 1 label
IX-306Side 2 label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9152Imperial LP 9152
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
IX-305 2Side 1
IX-306 1Side 2
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-P 2379London Records HAP.2379
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records SAH-P 6179
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ALZ-1980-IWA Side
ALZ-1981-IWB Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HAA-7649First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Brazil | Imperial LP-9152 / Polydor FLPG 20.6050First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | Imperial LP-9152 / Imperial LP. 9152First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Denmark | California CLP-9152First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | London Records HA-P 27First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Netherlands | Imperial LP 9152First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-P 6192 / London Records HAM-P.6192First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | London Records HA-P 2379 / London Records HAP.2379First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | London Records HAP 2379First yearLP, Single Sided, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Single Sided, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | UK | London Records SAH-P 6179First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | London Records HA-P 2379 / London Records HAP.2379First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Imperial LP-9152 / Imperial LP 9152First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Imperial LP-12071 / Imperial LP 12071First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Imperial LP-9152 / Imperial LP 9152First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | US | Imperial LP-9152 / Imperial LP 9152First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Liberty LLR-8165LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Imperial LPF 12.071LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Imperial 2C 068-60542LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | Liberty K22P-268LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | United Artists Records 4C058-60542 / United Artists Records C058-60542LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Post Records LP 9152LP | LP |
| ? | Japan | Imperial JET-401210", Album, Mono · Mono | 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Liberty 1A 058-60542LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Imperial LP 9152LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1My One Desire2:14
- A2That Warm Summer Night2:11
- A3Break My Chain1:53
- A4Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans2:32
- A5I'll Make Believe2:18
- A6Travelin' Man2:12
- B1Oh Yeah, I'm In Love2:08
- B2Everybody But Me2:11
- B3Lucky Star2:17
- B4Sure Fire Bet2:07
- B5Stars Fell On Alabama2:34
- B6Hello Mary Lou2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rick Is 21 are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Rick Is 21 are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1961 and 1982.
When was Rick Is 21 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Imperial LP-9152.
How do I tell if my copy of Rick Is 21 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-9152, LP-12071, HA-P 2379, SAH-P 6179) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IX-305 and IX-306. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rick Is 21 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.
