US
August 1955- Label and catalog number
- Herald H-459
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
H-1172Label
H-1173Label
The NutmegsShip Of Love / Rock Me
Vinyl pressings
Ship Of Love / Rock Me
by The Nutmegs · 1955
10 pressings1 countryRhythm & BluesDoo WopVocalPop
Ship Of Love / Rock Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Ship Of Love / Rock Me
4 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year. 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Herald H-459
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Herald H-459
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-1172A side runout
45-1173B side runout
(H-1172)Label A
(H-1173)Label B
US
August 1955- Label and catalog number
- Herald H-459
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
H-1172Label
H-1173Label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | Herald H-459First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Herald H-459First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Herald H-459First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Herald H-459First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Herald H-4597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Herald H-4597", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-4307", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL-14787", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-4307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-4307", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AShip Of Love2:55
- BRock Me2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ship Of Love / Rock Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ship Of Love / Rock Me are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1955 and 1959.
When was Ship Of Love / Rock Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US. One of them is Herald H-459, released August 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Ship Of Love / Rock Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use H-459) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H-1172 and H-1173. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ship Of Love / Rock Me 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.