US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Gee GG-1037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RR-3234-6A side runout (variant 1)
RR-3233-1B side runout (variant 1)
RR-3234-1A side runout (variant 2)
RR-3233-4B side runout (variant 2)
The Mello-TonesRosie Lee / I'll Never Fall In Love Again
Vinyl pressings
Rosie Lee / I'll Never Fall In Love Again
by The Mello-Tones · 1957
10 pressings2 countriesRhythm & BluesDoo WopRockBlues
Rosie Lee was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Rosie Lee
9 pressings came out in 1957, 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Fascination F-1001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Gee GG-1037
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RR-3234Side A Label
RR-3233Side B Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Gee GG-1037
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RR-3234Side A Label
RR-3233Side B Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Gee GG-1037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Alco Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RR-3234Side A Label
RR-3233Side B Label
RR-3234-2 Δ15106
RR-3233 Δ15105
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Gee GG-1037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RR-3234-1Side A Label
RR-3233Side B Label
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Sparton 4-4378First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Sparton 4-437RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Sparton 4-4378First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Gee GG-1037First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Fascination F-1001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Gee GG-1037First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Gee GG-1037First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Gee GG-1037First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Gee GG-1037First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL 01207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ARosie Lee2:50
- BI'll Never Fall In Love Again2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rosie Lee are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rosie Lee are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Rosie Lee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada. One of them is Gee GG-1037.
How do I tell if my copy of Rosie Lee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GG-1037, F-1001, 4-4378, 4-437R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RR-3234-6 and RR-3233-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rosie Lee 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.