US
June 1954- Label and catalog number
- Cat 104
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CX1233 AT LSide A
C-1235-1 AT ESide B
C-1233Side A Label
C-1235Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
Sh-Boom / Little Maiden
by The Chords · 1954
19 pressings5 countriesDoo WopRhythm & BluesRockBlues
Sh-Boom / Little Maiden was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Sh-Boom / Little Maiden
11 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 3 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
June 1954- Label and catalog number
- Cat 104
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CX1233 AT LSide A
C-1235-1 AT ESide B
C-1233Side A Label
C-1235Side B Label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Cat 45-104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C C45X-1233 AT 2A-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
F CX1235X45-1 ATB-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
C C45X-1233 ATA-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
A 1235X45-3B-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Cat 104
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C-1233Side A label
C-1235Side B label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Cat 45-104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Cat 104
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AT CX1233Runout side A
A 1235-4Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | UK | Columbia SCM 5133First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Columbia D.B. 3512First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Cat 45-104First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Cat 104First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Cat 45-104First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Cat 104First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Cat 45-104First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Quality 1268First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Quality K1268First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Cat 104First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Cat 104First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Atco ATCO.62137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | ATCO Records 45-62137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1961 | US | ATCO Records 45-62137", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1961 | US | ATCO Records 45-62137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | ATCO Records 45-62137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Columbia DB 3512Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Columbia GN 1512Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Cat 45-1047", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ASh-Boom2:23
- BLittle Maiden2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sh-Boom / Little Maiden are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Sh-Boom / Little Maiden are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1954 and 1961.
When was Sh-Boom / Little Maiden first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Cat 104, released June 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Sh-Boom / Little Maiden is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 104, 45-104, SCM 5133, D.B. 3512) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CX1233 AT L and C-1235-1 AT E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sh-Boom / Little Maiden 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.