Finland
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6388
- Format
- 7", EP
Tommy Steele And The SteelmenYoung Love
Vinyl pressings
Young Love
by Tommy Steele And The Steelmen · 1956
11 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRock
Young Love 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 Young Love
1 pressing came out in 1956, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Finland | Decca DFE 6388First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1957 | Denmark | Decca DFE 63887", EP | 7", EP |
| 1957 | Italy | Decca DFE 63887", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Norway | Decca DFE 63887", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Sweden | Decca DFE 63887", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 63887", EP | 7", EP |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 63887", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 63887", EP, Repress | 7", EP, Repress |
| 1958 | UK | Decca DFE 63887", EP, Repress | 7", EP, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Decca DFE 63887", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Sweden | Decca DFE 63887", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Young Love
- A2Doomsday Rock
- B1Wedding Bells
- B2Rock With The Caveman
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Young Love are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Young Love are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1956 and 1958.
When was Young Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Finland. One of them is Decca DFE 6388.
How do I tell if my copy of Young Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DFE 6388) 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 Young Love 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.
