US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Dootone Records 347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
45-DOO-347-AScrawled in runout side A
45-DOO-347-AScrawled in runout side B
The MedallionsBuick 59 / The Letter
Vinyl pressings
Buick 59 / The Letter
by The Medallions · 1954
16 pressings2 countriesRhythm & BluesDoo WopFunk / SoulBlues
Buick 59 / The Letter 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 Buick 59 / The Letter
6 pressings came out in 1954, 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- Dootone Records 347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red Label
- Runout / matrix
45-DOO-347-ARunout A
45-DOO-347-BRunout B
347-A—45Label A
347-B—45Label B
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Dootone Records 347
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Red Label
- Runout / matrix
DOO-347-ASide A runout
DOO-347-BSide B runout
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Dootone Records 347
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
DOO-347-AA side runout
DOO-347-BB side runout
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Dootone Records 347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
45-DOO-347-AScrawled in runout side A
45-DOO-347-BScrawled in runout side B
347-A—45Label A
347-B—45Label B
Canada
1954- Label and catalog number
- Apex 76058
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
76058 DOO - 347-AA-Side Etched
76058 DOO - 347-BB-Side Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Apex 76058First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Dootone Records 347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Dootone Records 347First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Dootone Records 347First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Dootone Records 347First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Dootone Records 347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Apex 9-760587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Dooto Records 3477", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Dootone Records DOO-3477", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Dooto Records 3477", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Dooto Records 3477", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Dootone Records DOO-3477", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Dooto Records 3477", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 39797", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Dooto Records 3477", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Dooto Records 3477", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABuick 592:20
- BThe Letter2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Buick 59 / The Letter are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Buick 59 / The Letter are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1954 and 1980.
When was Buick 59 / The Letter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, Canada. One of them is Dootone Records 347.
How do I tell if my copy of Buick 59 / The Letter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 347, 76058) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-DOO-347-A and 45-DOO-347-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Buick 59 / The Letter 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.