US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4148
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
13650 7A-side runout, variant 1
13649 7B-side runout, variant 1
13650 6A-side runout, variant 2
13649 7B-side runout, variant 2
The Mickey Mozart QuintetLittle Dipper
Vinyl pressings
Little Dipper
by The Mickey Mozart Quintet · 1959
11 pressings7 countriesRockPop
Little Dipper 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 Little Dipper
10 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 6 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
- Roulette R-4148
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(13650)Side A label
(13649)Side B label
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4148
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4308
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1959- Label and catalog number
- Roulette RS-033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LX1103Side A label
LX1104Side B label
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Apex 9-76484
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R13650Side A runout
R13649Side B runout
45-13650Side A label
45-13649Side B label
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | Roulette RS-033First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | Apex 9-76484First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Denmark | Sonet T 7055First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1959 | Denmark | Sonet T 7055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Denmark | Sonet T 7055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Roulette RLH 109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4308First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Roulette R-4148First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Roulette R-4148First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Roulette R-4148First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Sweden | Roulette RO-4007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALittle Dipper2:00
- BMexican Hop2:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Little Dipper are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Little Dipper are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1959 and 1968.
When was Little Dipper first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Roulette R-4148.
How do I tell if my copy of Little Dipper is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-4148, 45-DB 4308, RS-033, 9-76484) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 13650 7 and 13649 7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Little Dipper 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.