US
September 1957- Label and catalog number
- Cameo 116
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C-116A E.K.A side etched
116B E.K.B side etched
116-AA side label
116-BB side label
Timmie RogersBack To School Again
Vinyl pressings
Back To School Again
by Timmie Rogers · 1957
12 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
Back To School Again 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 Back To School Again
9 pressings came out in 1957, 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Cameo 116
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
116A-2 . E.K.A-Side Runout Etching
116B-2 . E.K.B-Side Runout Etching
116-AA-Side Label
116-BB-Side Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Cameo 116
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
116A E.K.Side A runout
116B E.K.Side B runout
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Cameo 116
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Cameo 116
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7"
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Cameo 116
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7"
- Runout / matrix
45-116A (triangle) 17650 E.K.Etched In Runout Side A
45-116B (triangle) 17651 E.K.Etched In Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | London Records 45-M.17026First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1957 | US | Cameo 116First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1957 | US | Cameo 116First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Cameo 116First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Cameo 116First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1957 | US | Cameo 116First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1957 | US | Cameo 116First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London Records HL-U.8510 / London American Recordings HL-U.8510First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HL-U 8510First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-132045 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1958 | Germany | London Records DL 2014945 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records M.17026 / Cameo 116Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABack To School Again2:16
- BI've Got A Dog Who Loves Me2:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Back To School Again are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Back To School Again are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Back To School Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Cameo 116, released September 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Back To School Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 116, HL-U.8510, 45-HL-U 8510, 45-M.17026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C-116A E.K. and 116B E.K.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Back To School Again 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.