US
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS-9960
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · All Disc Pressing, Gatefold
Vinyl pressings
RIcky Nelson
by Ricky Nelson · 1971
27 pressings8 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRockPop
RIcky Nelson was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Nelson
8 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 5 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS-9960
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Research Craft Press
- Runout / matrix
UAS-9960-A WWRunout A etched - the "WW" is sideways
UAS-9960-BRunout B etched
UAS-9960-C WWRunout C etched - the "WW" is sideways
UAS-9960-DRunout D etched
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAD 60019/20
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Enhanced Mono
- Runout / matrix
UAD 60019 A-1Runout side A stamped
UAD 60019 B-1GRunout side B stamped
UAD 60020 C-1GRunout side C stamped
UAD 60020 D-1GRunout side D stamped
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAD 60019/20
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UAD 60019 A-1 GOSide A - Stamped
UAD 60019 B-1G GLSide B - Stamped
UAD 60020 C-1G GWSide C - Stamped
UAD 60020 D-1GSide D - Stamped
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LXB-9960
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
\ S UAS-9960-ARunout A etched
S\ UAS-9960-BRunout B etched / o stamped
\ UAS-9960-CRunout C etched / o stamped
S \ UAS-9960-DRunout D etched / o stamped
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 9960
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
UAS-9960-ARunout A etched
UAS-9960-BRunout B etched
UAS-9960-CRunout C etched
UAS-9960-DRunout D etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Liberty LXB-9960First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Canada | United Artists Records UAS 9960First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | France | United Artists Records UAD 60019/20First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | New Zealand | United Artists Records SUAL 197/8First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | UK | United Artists Records UAD 60019/20First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | United Artists Records UAD 60019/20First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | United Artists Records UAS-9960First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | United Artists Records UAS-9960First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Japan | Liberty LLP-93047BLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Japan | Liberty LLP-93047BLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UAS-9960LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UAS-9960LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UAS-9960LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | United Artists Records UAS-9960LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | United Artists Records UAS-9960LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Liberty LWB 9960LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | US | Liberty LWB 9960LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | US | Liberty LWB509960LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1980 | US | Liberty LWB 9960 / United Artists Records UAS-9960LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | Canada | Liberty UAS 9960LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Liberty UAD 60019/20 / United Artists Records UAD 60019/20LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | France | Liberty UAD 60019/20LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | United Artists Records SUAL 197/8LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | United Artists Records UAS-9960LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| ? | Canada | United Artists Records UAS 9960LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Netherlands | Sunset Records 5D 128-99582/3LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | United Artists Records UAS-9960LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Be Bop Baby2:00
- A2If You Can't Rock Me1:55
- A3Stood Up1:57
- A4Tryin' To Get To You2:14
- A5My Babe2:30
- A6Milkcow Blues2:13
- B1Poor Little Fool2:29
- B2Waitin' In School2:00
- B3Believe What You Say2:04
- B4Shirley Lee1:57
- B5Down The Line2:30
- B6I Can't Help It2:16
- B7I'm In Love Again2:19
- C1It's Late1:57
- C2Old Enough To Love2:16
- C3Restless Kid1:56
- C4Just A Little Too Much2:10
- C5A Long Vacation2:07
- C6Lonesome Town2:15
- D1Travelin' Man2:20
- D2Teenage Idol2:27
- D3Young Emotions2:33
- D4Never Be Anyone Else But You2:12
- D5My One Desire2:14
- D6Hello Mary Lou2:17
- D7That's All2:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of RIcky Nelson are there?
27 vinyl pressings of RIcky Nelson are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 1981.
When was RIcky Nelson first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAS-9960.
How do I tell if my copy of RIcky Nelson is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS-9960, UAD 60019/20, LXB-9960, UAS 9960) 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 Nelson 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.
