US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Diamond Records Inc D-176
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Ronnie DoveHello Pretty Girl
Vinyl pressings
Hello Pretty Girl
by Ronnie Dove · 1965
10 pressings7 countriesPop RockBalladRockPop
Hello Pretty Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Hello Pretty Girl
9 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 6 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Diamond Records Inc D-176
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Δ55400 @ MR 176A ...2 BellSound sfA-Side Runout Etching
Δ55413 @ MR 176 B-y BellSound sfB-Side Runout Etching
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Diamond Records Inc D-176
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Diamond Records Inc D-176
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 392
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Stateside OSS-163
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-D176-A 7XOS132Side A label
45-D176-B 7XOS131Side B label
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Stateside OSS-163First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Canada | Apex 76948First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Japan | Stateside SR-1227First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Stateside HSS 1124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Stateside SS 392First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Diamond Records Inc D-176First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | Diamond Records Inc D-176First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Diamond Records Inc D-176First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Diamond Records Inc D-176First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-603207", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHello Pretty Girl2:20
- BKeep It A Secret2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hello Pretty Girl are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hello Pretty Girl are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Hello Pretty Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Diamond Records Inc D-176.
How do I tell if my copy of Hello Pretty Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D-176, SS 392, OSS-163, 76948) 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 Hello Pretty Girl 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.