US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9067
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
I AI IX 135-1Side A
I AI IX 136-1Side B
The Teddy BearsThe Teddy Bears Sing!
Vinyl pressings
The Teddy Bears Sing!
by The Teddy Bears · 1959
10 pressings6 countriesBalladVocalRockPop
The Teddy Bears Sing! 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 The Teddy Bears Sing!
5 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP 12010
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9067
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Yellow Labels
- Runout / matrix
I IX-135Side A
I IX-136Side B
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-P 2183
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
South Africa
1959- Label and catalog number
- Renown NLP 118
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | South Africa | Renown NLP 118First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | London Records HA-P 2183First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Imperial LP-9067First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Imperial LP 12010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Imperial LP-9067First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Liberty K22P-131LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Liberty AUSLP1007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Spain | Alligator Records 56.0075LP | LP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Imperial IMP-5014 / Imperial IMP 5014LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Imperial LP-9067LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Oh Why2:27
- A2Unchained Melody2:17
- A3My Foolish Heart2:19
- A4You Said Goodbye1:56
- A5True Love2:00
- A6Little Things Mean A Lot2:27
- B1I Don't Need You Anymore2:40
- B2Tammy2:06
- B3Long Ago And Far Away2:03
- B4Don't Go Away2:23
- B5If I Give My Heart To You1:57
- B6Seven Lonely Days1:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Teddy Bears Sing! are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Teddy Bears Sing! are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1959 and 1986.
When was The Teddy Bears Sing! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, South Africa. One of them is Imperial LP-9067.
How do I tell if my copy of The Teddy Bears Sing! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-9067, LP 12010, HA-P 2183, NLP 118) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, I AI IX 135-1 and I AI IX 136-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Teddy Bears Sing! 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.