US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Disneyland LLP-340
- Format
- LP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
LLP-340A 5-19-70114 AudioMatrixSide A runout
LLP-340B 5-19-70114 AudioMatrixSide B runout
Robie LesterThe Story Of The Ugly Duckling
Vinyl pressings
The Story Of The Ugly Duckling
by Robie Lester · 1970
10 pressings3 countriesStoryChildren's
The Story Of The Ugly Duckling was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 The Story Of The Ugly Duckling
1 pressing came out in 1970, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Disneyland LLP-340First yearLP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1973 | Canada | Disneyland 340LP, 7", Repress | LP, 7", Repress |
| 1973 | US | Disneyland 340LP, 7", Repress | LP, 7", Repress |
| 1974 | US | Disneyland 340LP, 7", Repress, Styrene | LP, 7", Repress, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | Disneyland 340LP, 7", Repress, Styrene | LP, 7", Repress, Styrene |
| 1976 | US | Disneyland 340LP, 7", Repress, Styrene | LP, 7", Repress, Styrene |
| 1977 | US | Disneyland 340LP, 7", Repress | LP, 7", Repress |
| 1978 | US | Disneyland 340LP, 7", Repress | LP, 7", Repress |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Fisher-Price 3161 / Fisher-Price 3161/3151TLP, 7", Reissue, Styrene, Mono · Mono | LP, 7", Reissue, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Disneyland LLP.340LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
Tracklist
- AStory Of The Ugly Duckling Part I
- B1Story Of The Ugly Duckling Part II
- B2If You Can't Say Something Nice
- B3If You're Happy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Story Of The Ugly Duckling are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Story Of The Ugly Duckling are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1970 and 1985.
When was The Story Of The Ugly Duckling first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US. One of them is Disneyland LLP-340.
How do I tell if my copy of The Story Of The Ugly Duckling is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LLP-340) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LLP-340A 5-19-70114 AudioMatrix and LLP-340B 5-19-70114 AudioMatrix. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Story Of The Ugly Duckling 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.