US
June 1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1144
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A2422 1 A-2425-1 AT DA side stamped [exc. A-2425-1 and AT]
A-2425-2 AT EB side etched [exc. E]
A-2422
A-2425
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Lee
by The Bobbettes · 1957
22 pressings5 countriesRock & RollDoo WopRockPop
Mr. Lee was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Mr. Lee
17 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-1144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-A-2422-1 AT ASide A runout, variant 1
45-A-2425-2 AT CSide B runout, variant 1
45-A-2422-2 AT3 BSide A runout, variant 2
45-A-2425-1 AT1 GSide B runout, variant 2
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-1144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A-2422Side A Label
A-2425Side B Label
A 2422 ∆15491
A 2425 ∆15492
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-1144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-A-2422-1 AT (Etched) 1 E (Stamped)Runout A, variant 1
45-A-2425-1 AT (Etched) 3 C (Stamped)Runout B, variant 1
45-A-2422-1 AT (Etched) 2 F (Stamped)Runout A, variant 2
45-A-2425-1 AT (Etched) 2 R (Stamped)Runout B, variant 2
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-1144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
A 2422A side runout
A 2425B side runout
A-2422A side label
A-2425B side label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-1144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Australia | London Records HL-1244First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Atlantic AT.1144First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Atlantic 45-AT.1144First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records 45-NZL.265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.265First yearShellac, 10", Single | Shellac, 10", Single |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records 45-NZL.265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HL-E 8477First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | London American Recordings HLE.8477First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HL-E.8477First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Atlantic 45-1144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Atlantic 45-1144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Atlantic 45-1144First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Atlantic 45-1144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic 45-11447", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic 45-11447", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Atlantic 45-11447", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Atlantic 45-11447", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Atlantic 45-11447", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- AMr. Lee2:14
- BLook At The Stars2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Lee are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Mr. Lee are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Mr. Lee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic 1144, released June 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Lee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1144, 45-1144, 45-HL-E 8477, HLE.8477) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A2422 1 A-2425-1 AT D and A-2425-2 AT E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. 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.