UK
May 1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10896
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single · Bold Titles & Artist Print
- Runout / matrix
DRX-23180-T1-1A side runout
DRX-23181-T1-1B side runout
DRX.23180A side label
DRX.23181B side label
Tommy Steele And The SteelmenShiralee / Grandad's Rock
Vinyl pressings
Shiralee / Grandad's Rock
by Tommy Steele And The Steelmen · 1957
10 pressings6 countriesRock & RollRockPop
Shiralee / Grandad's Rock 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 Shiralee / Grandad's Rock
5 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.
UK
May 1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10896
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
DRX-23180-T1-1A side runout
DRX-23181-T1-1B side runout
DRX.23180A side label
DRX.23181B side label
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F.10896
- Format
- 7"
Australia
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y6915
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR23180 DEC991A side label
DX23181 DEC992B side label
Belgium
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9.22.716
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | Decca Y6915First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Belgium | Decca 9.22.716First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Decca 45-F.10896First year7" | 7" |
| 1957 | UK | Decca F.10896First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Decca F.10896First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Japan | London Records LED-727", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Netherlands | Decca FM 235 0437" | 7" |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Decca FM 2350197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Norway | Decca NF 10896Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca 45-F.108967", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AShiralee
- BGrandad's Rock
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shiralee / Grandad's Rock are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Shiralee / Grandad's Rock are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Shiralee / Grandad's Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK, Australia, Belgium. One of them is Decca F.10896, released May 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Shiralee / Grandad's Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.10896, 45-F.10896, Y6915, 9.22.716) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRX-23180-T1-1 and DRX-23181-T1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shiralee / Grandad's Rock 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.
