UK
July 1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6424
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EFF-I245-2C 1 UHRunout, side A
EFF-I246-IC 1 BHRunout, side B
Tommy Steele And The SteelmenThe Tommy Steele Story No. 2
Vinyl pressings
The Tommy Steele Story No. 2
by Tommy Steele And The Steelmen · 1957
13 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRock
The Tommy Steele Story No. 2 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 The Tommy Steele Story No. 2
10 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 5 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
September 1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6424
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EFF-1245-2C BB H 1Side A runout
EFF-1246-2C BC H 1Side B runout
EFF.1245Label side A
EFF.1246Side A label
UK
November 1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6424
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EFF-1245-2C M H 1Runout side A, stamped
EFF-1246-2C BK H 1Runout side B, stamped
EFF.1245Label side A [180° rotated]
EFF.1246Label side A [180° rotated]
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6424
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Denmark
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6424
- Format
- 7", EP
Denmark
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6424
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · White Lettering
- Runout / matrix
EFF-1245-2C 4 2 CARunout side A
EFF-1246-1C 2 C BRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 | Denmark | Decca DFE 6424First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1957 | Denmark | Decca DFE 6424First year7", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl |
| 1957 | Norway | Decca DFE 6424First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Spain | Decca EDGE 70820 / Discos Decca EDGE 70820First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Spain | Decca EDGE 70820 / Discos Decca EDGE 70820First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Sweden | Decca DFE 6424First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 6424First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 6424First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 6424First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 6424First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Decca DFEM 64247", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques Decca DFE 64247", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Spain | Discos Decca EDGE 70820 / Decca EDGE 708207", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1A Handful Of Songs2:06
- A2Cannibal Pot1:55
- B1Time To Kill2:01
- B2You Gotta Go2:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Tommy Steele Story No. 2 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Tommy Steele Story No. 2 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was The Tommy Steele Story No. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK, Denmark, Norway, Spain and more. One of them is Decca DFE 6424, released July 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of The Tommy Steele Story No. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DFE 6424, EDGE 70820) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EFF-I245-2C 1 UH and EFF-I246-IC 1 BH. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Tommy Steele Story No. 2 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.
