UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Decca TAB 16
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
XEAL16873 1F∇E D 1 ∇ 1 11 5Runout Side A
XEAL16874 1F∇E D 1 ∇ 1 11 1Runout Side B
Small FacesSha-La-La-La-Lee
Vinyl pressings
Sha-La-La-La-Lee
by Small Faces · 1981
17 pressings11 countriesPop RockPsychedelic RockClassic RockRock
Sha-La-La-La-Lee was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Sha-La-La-La-Lee
14 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Australasia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Decca TAB 16
- Format
- LP, Compilation
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Decca 200331
- Format
- LP, Compilation
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Decca 200.331
- Format
- LP, Compilation
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Decca 200.331Decca 200 331
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
258 200331 A POLYGRAMStamped runout A
258 200331 B POLYGRAMStamped runout B
200 333 1Label A
200 333 2Label B
Germany & Switzerland
1981- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6.24733 AP
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6.24733-01-1/1 S-IISide A runout, engraved. S-II is etched
6.23733-01-2 S-IISide B runout, engraved. S-II is etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australasia | Decca TAB 16First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | France | Decca 200331First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | France | Decca 200.331First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | France | Decca 200.331 / Decca 200 331First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany & Switzerland | Decca 6.24733 APFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | Decca 45119First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Japan | London Records L20P 1005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Decca 6399 202First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Decca TAB 16First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Rainbow RLP 499075First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Decca MID 43First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Decca TAB 16First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Spain | Decca 64 95 082First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Decca TAB 16First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Spain | Decca 9-LP-005 / Decca 9-47 005LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Philips 6495 104LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Spain | Decca 9-LP-005 / Decca 9-47005LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Sha-La-La-La-Lee2:55
- A2My Mind's Eye2:10
- A3Grow Your Own2:18
- A4You Better Believe It2:16
- A5Sorry She's Mine2:45
- A6Own Up Time1:43
- A7Patterns2:06
- B1What'Cha Gonna Do About It1:58
- B2Understanding2:40
- B3It's Too Late2:33
- B4Come On Children4:15
- B5I've Got Mine2:28
- B6Hey Girl2:17
- B7All Or Nothing3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sha-La-La-La-Lee are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Sha-La-La-La-Lee are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Sha-La-La-La-Lee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Australasia, France, Germany & Switzerland and more. One of them is Decca TAB 16.
How do I tell if my copy of Sha-La-La-La-Lee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TAB 16, 200331, 200.331, 6.24733 AP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XEAL16873 1F∇E D 1 ∇ 1 11 5 and XEAL16874 1F∇E D 1 ∇ 1 11 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sha-La-La-La-Lee 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.
