US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Allen Records 1000
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A-123A side label
A-122B side label
The 5 WillowsMy Dear, Dearest Darling / Rock Little Francis
Vinyl pressings
My Dear, Dearest Darling / Rock Little Francis
by The 5 Willows · 1953
12 pressings1 countryDoo WopRockFunk / Soul
My Dear, Dearest Darling was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 My Dear, Dearest Darling
6 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Allen Records 45-1000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A123X45 19 G 0A side runout - etched, 0 machine stamp
A122X45 19 G 0B side runout - etched, 0 machine stamp
A-123A side label
A-122B side label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Allen Records 45-1000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(A-123)A-side Label
(A-122)B-side Label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Allen Records 1000
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A-123A side label
A-122B side label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Allen Records 1000
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A 123-1A side etched
A 122-1B side etched
A-123A side label
A-122B side label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Allen Records 1000
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A-123A side label
A-122B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Allen Records 1000First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Allen Records 45-1000First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Allen Records 45-1000First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Allen Records 1000First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Allen Records 1000First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | Allen Records 1000First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-1747", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Allen Records 45-10007", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Allen Records 45-10007", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Allen Records 45-10007", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Allen Records 45-10007", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-1747", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMy Dear, Dearest Darling2:41
- BRock Little Francis2:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Dear, Dearest Darling are there?
12 vinyl pressings of My Dear, Dearest Darling are listed here, from 1 country.
When was My Dear, Dearest Darling first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is Allen Records 1000.
How do I tell if my copy of My Dear, Dearest Darling is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1000, 45-1000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-123 and A-122. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Dear, Dearest Darling 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.