UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLG 9431
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-MSX-5170-1CSide A, stamped
45-MSX-5171-1CSide B, stamped
MSX.5170Label A
MSX.5171Label B
The FleetwoodsTragedy
Vinyl pressings
Tragedy
by The Fleetwoods · 1960
14 pressings6 countriesVocalPop
Tragedy was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Tragedy
4 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HL-G 9431
- Format
- 7"
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLG9341
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLG 9341
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45-MSX-5170-1CSide 'A' runout
45-MSX-5171-1CSide 'B' runout
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.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLG 9431First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-G 9431First year7" | 7" |
| 1960 | UK | London Records HLG9341First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | London Records HLG 9341First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | London Records DL 204097", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Italy | Durium Marche Estere DE 23247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL-G 6447", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Dolton Records No. 407", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Dolton Records No. 407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Dolton Records No. 407", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Dolton Records No. 407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Dolton Records No. 407", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Dolton Records No. 407", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Dolton Records DO. 407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATragedy2:40
- BLittle Miss Sad One2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tragedy are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Tragedy are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
When was Tragedy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in UK. One of them is London American Recordings 45-HLG 9431.
How do I tell if my copy of Tragedy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-HLG 9431, 45-HL-G 9431, HLG9341, HLG 9341) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-MSX-5170-1C and 45-MSX-5171-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tragedy 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.
