US
February 1956- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1284
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G8 OB 2288-1 2 ISide A stamped
G8 OB 2289-1 2 ISide B stamped
G8-OB-2288Side A label
G8-OB-2289Side B label
The ChordettesEddie My Love
Vinyl pressings
Eddie My Love
by The Chordettes · 1956
14 pressings5 countriesPop RockBalladVocalRock
Eddie My Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Eddie My Love
12 pressings came out in 1956, 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
February 1956- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1284
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G8 OB 2288-1 C 8511Side A
G8 OB 2289-1 C 8513Side B
G8-OB-2288Side A label
G8-OB-2289Side B label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis
- Runout / matrix
I B2 G8 OW2288-2Runout, side A, etched, variant 1
I A4 G8 OW2289-1Runout, side B, etched, variant 1
I C2 G8 OW2288-2Runout, side A, etched, variant 2
I A5 G8 OW2289-1Runout, side B, etched, variant 2
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G8 OW2288 1H ② ∆ 8512before ∆ machine edges
G2 OW2289- 1C ∆ 8514before ∆ machine edges
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G8 OW2288-1 I A1Runout A, stamped
G8 OW2289-1 I ARunout B, stamped
G8-OW-2288A-Side Label
G8-OW-2289B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | London Records HL-1076First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Canada | Apex 76084First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | New Zealand | London Records 45-NZL.166First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1956 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.166First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | London Records 45-HL-A 8264First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Cadence 1284First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Cadence 1284First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Cadence 1284First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Cadence 1284First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Cadence 1284First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Cadence 1284First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | London American Recordings HL-A.8264First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Apex 9-760847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | London Records 45-HL-A.8264 / London American Recordings 45-HL-A.82647", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AEddie My Love2:10
- BWhistlin' Willie (Our Melody)2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eddie My Love are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Eddie My Love are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Eddie My Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Cadence 1284, released February 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Eddie My Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1284, HL-A.8264, 45-HL-A 8264, HL-1076) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G8 OB 2288-1 2 I and G8 OB 2289-1 2 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eddie My Love 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.
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