US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61332
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(45-87160)Label A
(45-78161)◈Label B
The LancersTweedlee Dee
Vinyl pressings
Tweedlee Dee
by The Lancers · 1954
11 pressings5 countriesBalladRock & RollRockPop
Tweedlee Dee 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 Tweedlee Dee
7 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- Coral 61332
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61332
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R45 87160 15 RRunout side A, stamped
R45 87161 15 RRunout Side B, stamped
(45-87160)Label A
(45-78161)◈Label B
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61332
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61332
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 87160 5 3Runout side A, stamped
45 87161 53Runout Side B, stamped
(45-87160)Label A
(45-87161)◈Label B
Canada
1954- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61332
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Coral 9-61332First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.46First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Coral 9-61332First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Coral 61332First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Coral 9-61332First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Coral 9-61332First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Coral 9-61332First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Germany | Coral 91 144Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Coral 9-613327", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Coral 91144Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Coral 93 0337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATweedlee Dee
- BOpen Up Your Heart (And Let The Sunshine In)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tweedlee Dee are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tweedlee Dee are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1954 and 1955.
When was Tweedlee Dee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Coral 9-61332.
How do I tell if my copy of Tweedlee Dee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-61332, 61332, DNZ.46) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (45-87160) and (45-78161)◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tweedlee Dee 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.