UK
November 1932- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 955
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CA 13051-1Side A
CA 13048-1Side B
The BBC Dance OrchestraTeddy Bears' Picnic / Hush, Hush, Hush, Here Comes The Bogey Man
Vinyl pressings
Teddy Bears' Picnic / Hush, Hush, Hush, Here Comes The Bogey Man
by The BBC Dance Orchestra · 1932
11 pressings3 countriesNoveltyPopChildren's
Teddy Bears' Picnic was first pressed on vinyl in 1932. 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 Teddy Bears' Picnic
2 pressings came out in 1932, 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.
UK
November 1932- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 955
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CA 13051-1Side A
CA 13048-1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | UK | Columbia DB 955First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1932 | UK | Columbia DB 955First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1933 | Australia | Regal Zonophone G21725Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | UK | Columbia DB 955Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | Columbia FB.2816Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | UK | Columbia F.B. 2816Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1950 | UK | Columbia F.B. 2816Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | International Teddy Bear Club TEDDY 1 / Extra-Terrestrial Productions TEDDY 112", 45 RPM, Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Regal Zonophone G21725Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Denmark | Columbia GD 255Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia DB 955Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATeddy Bears' Picnic
- BHush Hush Hush. Here Comes The Bogey Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Teddy Bears' Picnic are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Teddy Bears' Picnic are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1932 and 1984.
When was Teddy Bears' Picnic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1932, in UK. One of them is Columbia DB 955, released November 1932.
How do I tell if my copy of Teddy Bears' Picnic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 955) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CA 13051-1 and CA 13048-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Teddy Bears' Picnic 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.