Australia
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFEA 6389
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
Tommy Steele And The SteelmenSinging The Blues
Vinyl pressings
Singing The Blues
by Tommy Steele And The Steelmen · 1956
17 pressings9 countriesRock & RollRock
Singing The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Singing The Blues
2 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Finland
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6389
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EFF.1062Label, side A
EFF.1070Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | Decca DFEA 6389First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | Finland | Decca DFE 6389First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Unknown | Decca DFE 63897", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Denmark | Decca DFE 63897", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Italy | Decca DFE 63897", EP | 7", EP |
| 1957 | Italy | Decca DFE 63897", EP | 7", EP |
| 1957 | Sweden | Decca DFE 63897", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 63897", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 63897", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 63897", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 63897", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 63897", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 63897", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 63897", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1958 | Norway | Decca DFE 63897", EP | 7", EP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Decca DFEM.63897", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | South Africa | Decca DFE 63897", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Singing The Blues
- A2Rebel Rock
- B1Knee Deep In The Blues
- B2Elevator Rock
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Singing The Blues are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Singing The Blues are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1956 and 1958.
When was Singing The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Australia, Finland. One of them is Decca DFEA 6389.
How do I tell if my copy of Singing The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DFEA 6389, DFE 6389) 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 Singing The Blues 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.
