UK
November 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 8552Decca DFE.8552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · K/T tax code on label
- Runout / matrix
EFF2639Side 1 label [Inverted]
EFF2640Side 2 label [Inverted]
The Big ThreeAt The Cavern
Vinyl pressings
At The Cavern
by The Big Three · 1963
10 pressings2 countriesBeatRock
At The Cavern was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 At The Cavern
6 pressings came out in 1963, 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 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 8552Decca DFE.8552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · M/T tax code on label
- Runout / matrix
EFF2639Side 1 label [Inverted]
EFF2640Side 2 label [Inverted]
UK
November 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 8552Decca DFE.8552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · K/T tax code on label
- Runout / matrix
EFF2639Side 1 label [Inverted]
EFF2640Side 2 label [Inverted]
UK
November 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 8552Decca DFE.8552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · K/T tax code on label
- Runout / matrix
EFF-2639-2CA-side runout, stamped
EFF-2640-2CB-side runout, stamped
{EFF2639}A-side label
{EFF2639}B-side label
UK
November 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE.8552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · K/T tax code on label
- Runout / matrix
EFF2639Side 1 label [Inverted]
EFF2640Side 2 label [Inverted]
UK
November 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 8552Decca DFE.8552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · M/T
- Runout / matrix
EFF2639Side 1 label [Inverted]
EFF2640Side 2 label [Inverted]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | UK | Decca DFE 8552 / Decca DFE.8552First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Decca DFE 8552 / Decca DFE.8552First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Decca DFE 8552 / Decca DFE.8552First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Decca DFE 8552 / Decca DFE.8552First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Decca DFE.8552First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Decca DFE 8552 / Decca DFE.8552First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Decca 457.029 m7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Decca DFE 85527", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | Eva 7107", EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | France | Eva 710 / Eva 710 M7", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1What'd I Say
- A2Don't Start Running Away
- B1Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
- B2Reelin' And Rockin'
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of At The Cavern are there?
10 vinyl pressings of At The Cavern are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1963 and 1990.
When was At The Cavern first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK. One of them is Decca DFE 8552, released November 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of At The Cavern is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DFE 8552, DFE.8552) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EFF2639 and EFF2640. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is At The Cavern 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.