Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Quality QGT 273X
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
QGT-273-A TLCRunout Side A [etched]
QGT-273-B TLCRunout Side B [etched]
The DiamondsLittle Darlin' / The Stroll
Vinyl pressings
Little Darlin' / The Stroll
by The Diamonds · 1977
11 pressings3 countriesDoo WopRock
Little Darlin' / The Stroll was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Little Darlin' / The Stroll
1 pressing came out in 1977, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Quality QGT 273XFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | US | Gusto Records GT4-20197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | K-Tel 18S0212 / Edigsa 18S0212-117", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1986 | Canada | King Records K-20197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | Eric Records 41167", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Mercury TOP 0107", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Stardust Records URC 12987", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Rebound RB 2217", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Stardust Records URC 12987", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Stardust Records URC 12987", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Mercury C-30092X7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALittle Darlin'2:07
- BThe Stroll2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Little Darlin' / The Stroll are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Little Darlin' / The Stroll are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1977 and 1986.
When was Little Darlin' / The Stroll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Canada. One of them is Quality QGT 273X.
How do I tell if my copy of Little Darlin' / The Stroll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use QGT 273X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, QGT-273-A TLC and QGT-273-B TLC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Little Darlin' / The Stroll 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.
