US
October 1955- Label and catalog number
- Josie 785
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JOZ-053Side A
JOZ-053 △6737Side A runout
JOZ-052Side B
JOZ-052 △6735Side B runout
The CadillacsSpeedoo / Let Me Explain
Vinyl pressings
Speedoo / Let Me Explain
by The Cadillacs · 1955
16 pressings2 countriesDoo WopRockFunk / Soul
Speedoo / Let Me Explain was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Speedoo / Let Me Explain
8 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 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
October 1955- Label and catalog number
- Josie 785
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JOZ-053Etched Side A
JOZ-052Etched Side B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Josie 45-785
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JOZ-053-45 0Runout side A, etched
JOZ-052-45 0Runout side B, etched
45-JOZ-053Label side A
45-JOZ-052Label side B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Josie 45-785
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-JOZ-053Side A label
45-JOZ-052Side B label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Josie 45-785
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(45-JOZ-053)Side A label
(45-JOZ-052)Side B label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Josie 45-785
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(45-JOZ-053)Side A label
(45-JOZ-052)Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Reo 8071XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Josie 45-785First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Josie 45-785First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Josie 45-785First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Josie 45-785First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Josie 785First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Josie 785First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Canada | Reo 8071First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Josie 45-7857", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1958 | US | Josie 7857", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1958 | US | Josie 45-7857", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Goldies 45 D-25017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Josie 45-7857", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 01837", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Josie 45-7857", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 01837", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASpeedoo2:27
- BLet Me Explain2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Speedoo / Let Me Explain are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Speedoo / Let Me Explain are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1955 and 1973.
When was Speedoo / Let Me Explain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada. One of them is Josie 785, released October 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Speedoo / Let Me Explain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 785, 45-785, 8071, 8071X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JOZ-053 and JOZ-053 △6737. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Speedoo / Let Me Explain 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.