UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11177
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Pushout Centre
- Runout / matrix
DRF-26275-T1-1C U 1Stamped side A
DRF-26276-T1-1C 2DStamped side B
DRF.26275Side A label, inverted
DRF.26276Side B label, inverted
Tommy SteeleLittle White Bull
Vinyl pressings
Little White Bull
by Tommy Steele · 1959
12 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRock
Little White Bull was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Little White Bull
7 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11177
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Tri-centre
- Runout / matrix
DRF-26275-TI-IC U 1Stamped Side A
DRF-26276-TI-IC 2DStamped Side B
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11177
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Pushout Centre
- Runout / matrix
DRF-26275-T1-1C CB ET 2BSide A runout
DRF-26276-T1-1C UA ET 2BSide B runout
DRF.26275Side A label
DRF.26276Side B label
Australia
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-Y7012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Pushout Centre
Australia
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-Y7012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 DRX26275 7XDEC268Side A Runout
45 DRX26276 7XDEC269Side B Runout
45-DRX26275 7XDEC268Side A Label
45-DRX26276 7XDEC269Side B Label
Australia
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-Y7012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Round Pushout Centre
- Runout / matrix
45 DRX26275 7XDEC268Side A runout
45 DRX 26276 7XDEC269Side B runout
45-DRX26275 7XDEC268Side A label
45-DRX26276 7XDEC269Side B label
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | Decca 45-Y7012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Australia | Decca 45-Y7012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Australia | Decca 45-Y7012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Ireland | Decca 45-F 11177First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Decca 45-F 11177First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Decca 45-F 11177First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Decca 45-F 11177First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 111777", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Decca DEC 2107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Norway | Decca F 111777", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca F 111777", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | Decca 45-F 111777", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ALittle White Bull
- BSinging Time
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Little White Bull are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Little White Bull are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1962.
When was Little White Bull first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK, Australia, Ireland. One of them is Decca 45-F 11177.
How do I tell if my copy of Little White Bull is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-F 11177, 45-Y7012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRF-26275-T1-1C U 1 and DRF-26276-T1-1C 2D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Little White Bull 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.
