US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial IMP-153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
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Vinyl pressings
Ricky
by Ricky Nelson · 1957
11 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRock
Ricky 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 Ricky
4 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 3 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 IMP-153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
45-EP-205-IMP- 153Runout side A, etched
45-EP-206-IMP- 153Runout side B, etched
ep-205Label side A
ep-206Label side B
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial IMP-153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Denmark
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE-1141
- Format
- 7", EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Imperial IMP-153First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Denmark | London Records RE-1141First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1957 | US | Imperial IMP-153First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | US | Imperial IMP-153First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Japan | Imperial IMP-30107", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | UK | London Records RE-P 1141 / London Records RE-P.11417", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | UK | London Records RE-P 1141 / London Records RE-P.11417", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | UK | London Records RE-P 1141 / London Records RE-P.11417", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1959 | Italy | Imperial IMP-1537", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Records EZA-75257", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Italy | Imperial IMP. 1537", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Honeycomb
- A2Boppin' The Blues
- B1Be-Bop Baby
- B2Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ricky are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ricky are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 1959.
When was Ricky first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada, Denmark. One of them is Imperial IMP-153.
How do I tell if my copy of Ricky is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IMP-153, RE-1141) 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 Ricky 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.
