Ireland
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.13507
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Thin LizzyLittle Darling
Vinyl pressings
Little Darling
by Thin Lizzy · 1974
15 pressings7 countriesClassic RockRock
Little Darling was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Darling
15 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
April 1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13507
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZDR-55230-TI-IC 1 HRunout side A, variant 1
ZDR-50912-TI-IC 1 URunout side B, variant 1
ZDR-55230-TI-IC 1 BRunout side A, variant 2
ZDR-50912-TI-IC 1 BRunout side B, variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5N-20082
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR-55230 6-10-74 36576(Mirrored) STERLING RLSide-A
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5N-20082
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
April 11, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13507
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5N 20082
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ZDR-55230-1 STERLING RL T1A
DR-55230-1 STERLING RL T1B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Belgium | Decca 26.426-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Decca 85.052First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Nova DL 26 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Nova ZDR-55230 I / Nova ZDR-50912 IIFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1974 | Ireland | Decca F.13507First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Italy | Decca F 13507First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | London Records 5N 20082First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | London Records 5N-20082-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | London Records 5N-20082First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | London Records 5N-20082First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | London Records 5N 20082First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | London Records 5N-20082-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Decca F 13507First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Decca F 13507First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Germany | Nova DL 26.008 / Nova DL 26008First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALittle Darling
- BBuffalo Gal
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Little Darling are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Little Darling are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Little Darling first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Ireland, UK, US, Belgium and more. One of them is Decca F.13507.
How do I tell if my copy of Little Darling is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.13507, F 13507, 5N-20082, 5N 20082) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Little Darling 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.
