US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1417
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
The ChordettesThe White Rose Of Athens
Vinyl pressings
The White Rose Of Athens
by The Chordettes · 1962
14 pressings7 countriesDoo WopRock
The White Rose Of Athens 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.
How to spot a first pressing of The White Rose Of Athens
14 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1417
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1417
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
N9OW-1432-2G IRunout A-side
N9OW-1433-2E I Bell SoundRunout B-side
N9OW-1432Label A-side
N9OW-1433Label B-side
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1417
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
N9OW 1432-2C RSide 1 runout etched
N9OW 1432-2C R Bell SoundSide 2 runout etched
N9OW 1432Side 1 label
N9OW 1433Side 2 label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1417
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1417
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
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.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | London Records HL-1940First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Canada | Cadence 1417First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Hong Kong | Diamond D.132 X 45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Cadence Cad.1417First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Sweden | Cadence C 1417First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-A 9519First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLA 9519First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings HLA 9519First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Cadence 1417First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | Cadence 1417First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Cadence 1417First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Cadence 1417First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | Cadence 1417First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | Cadence 1417First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AThe White Rose Of Athens2:27
- BAdios (Goodbye My Love)2:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The White Rose Of Athens are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The White Rose Of Athens are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The White Rose Of Athens first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Cadence 1417.
How do I tell if my copy of The White Rose Of Athens is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1417, 45-HL-A 9519, 45-HLA 9519, HLA 9519) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The White Rose Of Athens 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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