Vinyl pressings
by Ricky Nelson · 1957
Stood Up / Waitin' In School 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.
25 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 11 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.
B1 IM 1451 45 I1 IVariant 1 - Runout Side A, stamped
A2 IM 1452 45 I2 IVariant 1 - Runout Side B, stamped
IM 1451 45 I2 I A1Variant 2 - Runout Side A, stamped
IM 1452 45 I1 I AVariant 2 - Runout Side B, stamped
45-IM-1451-² #2 8Side A, variant 1, etched (8 is stamped)
45-IM-1452-¹ #2 8Side B, variant 1, etched (8 is stamped)
45-IM-1451-² #6 *2Side A, variant 2, etched unless *stamped
45-IM-1452-¹ *2Side B, variant 2, etched unless *stamped
IM-1451Side A Label
IM-1452Side B Label
45•IM•1451•H2 HRunout Side A, stamped
45•IM•1452•H1 HRunout Side B, stamped
IM-1451Label Side A
IM-1452Label Side B
IM-1451-45 LWA-Side Runout, etched
IM-1452-45 LWB-Side Runout, etched
IM-1451A side label
IM-1452B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1291First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Australia | London Records HL-1291First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Belgium | London Records 9-5.002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Imperial 45-IM. 5483 / Imperial 5483/45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Imperial IM. 5483First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Greece | Olympia JRG 701First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Netherlands | London Records FL 1690First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records 45-NZL. 298First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.298First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Norway | Decca 45-HL 8542First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Philippines | Empire H2WW-5011/5012First yearShellac, 10", Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | South Africa | London International Recordings PD.8126First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HL-P 8542First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | London Records HL-P.8542First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HL-P.8542First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Japan | Imperial IMP-10157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
27 vinyl pressings of Stood Up / Waitin' In School are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1957 and 1960.
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Imperial 5483, released December 1957.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5483, X5483, 45-HL-P 8542, HL-P.8542) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B1 IM 1451 45 I1 I and A2 IM 1452 45 I2 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
