US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Checker 920
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-9254 SheldonA runout etched, except "Sheldon" stamped
45-9255 SheldonB runout etched, except "Sheldon" stamped
9254A label matrix
9255B label matrix
The IdealsKnee Socks / Mary's Lamb
Vinyl pressings
Knee Socks / Mary's Lamb
by The Ideals · 1959
10 pressings3 countriesDoo WopRock
Knee Socks / Mary's Lamb was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Knee Socks / Mary's Lamb
5 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 2 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Checker 920
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Checker 920
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-9254 Sheldon Δ28210A runout etched, except "Sheldon" stamped
45-9255 Sheldon Δ28212B runout etched, except "Sheldon" stamped
9254A label matrix
9255B label matrix
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Checker 920
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-9254 (etched) Sheldon (stamped)Side A Runout
45-9255 (etched) Sheldon (stamped)Side B Runout
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Quality K1884
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45-1884-S1Label side A
45-1884-S2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Quality K1884First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Checker 920First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Checker 920First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Checker 920First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Checker 920First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Checker 9797", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1961 | US | Checker 9797", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1961 | US | Checker 9797", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | UK | Pye International 7N.251037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | US | Golden Goodies 9797", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AKnee Socks
- BMary's Lamb
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Knee Socks / Mary's Lamb are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Knee Socks / Mary's Lamb are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1959 and 1967.
When was Knee Socks / Mary's Lamb first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, Canada. One of them is Checker 920.
How do I tell if my copy of Knee Socks / Mary's Lamb is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 920, K1884) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-9254 Sheldon and 45-9255 Sheldon. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Knee Socks / Mary's Lamb 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.