US
June 1962- Label and catalog number
- Sabina Records SAB 505
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SAB-505A △43371Deadwax A
SAB 505 B T △43371 X [Alco symbol]Deadwax B
Vinyl pressings
by The Belmonts · 1962
How About Me / Come On Little Angel 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.
15 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 7 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.
SAB-505A △43371Deadwax A
SAB 505 B T △43371 X [Alco symbol]Deadwax B
AudioMatrix SAB-505-A CHSide A Runout
AudioMatrix SAB-505-B-CHSide B Runout
505 ASide A: Label
505 BSide B: Label
505 AA
505 BB
SAB-505AA Side
SAB-505BB Side
505 ALabel A
505 BLabel B
SAB-505A △43371Deadwax A
SAB-505-B TP △43371-X [Alco symbol]Deadwax B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | His Master's Voice EA-4505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Belgium | Box 315First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Canada | Canadian American SAB-505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Italy | Round Table RT 0047First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Italy | Round Table RT 0047First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Funckler CA 42719First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Stateside 45SS-128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Sabina Records SAB 505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Sabina Records SAB 505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Sabina Records SAB 505First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Sabina Records SAB 505First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Sabina Records SAB 505First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Sabina Records SAB 505First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | Sabina Records SAB 505First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Sabina Records SAB 505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Stateside 45SS-1287", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
17 vinyl pressings of How About Me / Come On Little Angel are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1962 and 1963.
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Sabina Records SAB 505, released June 1962.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SAB 505, 45SS-128, EA-4505, 315) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SAB-505A △43371 and SAB 505 B T △43371 X [Alco symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.