UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4784
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 25903-1NRunout, stamped Side A
7XCA 25925-1NRunout, stamped, Side B
7XCA 25903 45Label Side A
7XCA 25925 45Label Side B
Russ ConwayLesson One
Vinyl pressings
Lesson One
by Russ Conway · 1962
18 pressings9 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Lesson One was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Lesson One
15 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4784
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 25903-1NRunout, stamped Side A, variant 1
7XCA 25925-1NRunout, stamped, Side B, variant 1
7XCA 25903-1N M OT 2Runout, stamped, Side A, variant 2
7XCA 25925-1N GG OT 3Runout, stamped, Side B, variant 2
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-4273
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7XCA25924 7XCT1237Side A [Label]
7XCA25925 7XCT1238Side B [Label]
Denmark
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4784
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Green labels
- Runout / matrix
7XCA-25903-INA side runout, stamped
7XCA-25925-INB side runout, stamped
7XCA 25903A side label
7XCA 25925B side label
Denmark
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 4784
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Green Label
Finland
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DYC 1096
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 25903Label side A
7XCA 25925Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | Columbia DO-4273First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Denmark | Columbia 45-DB 4784First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Denmark | Columbia DB 4784First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Finland | Columbia 45-DYC 1096First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Germany | Columbia C 22 174 / Columbia 45 - DW 6003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | Columbia C 22 174 / Columbia 45 - DW 6003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Columbia 45-DB 4784First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Columbia 45-DB 4784First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Columbia 45-DB 4784First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.10260First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | South Africa | Columbia 45-DSA 413First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Sweden | Columbia 45-DB 4784 / Columbia DB 4784First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Sweden | Columbia 45-DB 4784 / Columbia DB 4784First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4784First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4784First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Columbia DB 47847", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia 45-DB 47847", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia 45 DB 47847", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALesson One
- BAngelo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lesson One are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Lesson One are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Lesson One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, Australia, Denmark, Finland and more. One of them is Columbia 45-DB 4784.
How do I tell if my copy of Lesson One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-DB 4784, DO-4273, DB 4784, 45-DYC 1096) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCA 25903-1N and 7XCA 25925-1N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lesson One 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.
