UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Tri Centre
- Runout / matrix
DRX 26167A Side
DRZ 26168B Side
DRF-26167-TI-ICA Side
DRF-26168-TI-ICB Side
Tommy SteeleTallahassee Lassie
Vinyl pressings
Tallahassee Lassie
by Tommy Steele · 1959
16 pressings11 countriesRockPop
Tallahassee Lassie 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 Tallahassee Lassie
12 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 7 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 11152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
DFR-26167-T1-2C 2D CARunout side A, stamped
DFR-26168-T1-1C 2DRunout side B, stamped
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 11152
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRX 26167A Side
DRX 26168B Side
DRX-26167-TI-ILA Side
DRX-26168-TI-ILB Side
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Tri Centre
- Runout / matrix
DRX 26167A Side
DRZ 26168B Side
DRF-26167-TI-2CA Side
DRF-26168-TI-ICB Side
Australia
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-Y7010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45/26167
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | Decca 45-Y7010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Belgium | Decca 45/26167First year7" | 7" |
| 1959 | Belgium | Decca 9.23.013First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Germany | Decca DL 25 016First year7" | 7" |
| 1959 | Germany | Decca DL 25 016First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Ireland | Decca 45-F 11152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Decca FM 235 153First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | New Zealand | Decca DEC 206First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Decca 45-F 11152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Decca 45-F 11152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Decca F 11152First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Decca 45-F 11152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Mexico | London Records 45/1547" | 7" |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | London F. 11.1527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Norway | Decca F 111527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Portugal | Decca P-F 111527", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ATallahassee Lassie
- BGive Give Give
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tallahassee Lassie are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Tallahassee Lassie are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1959 and 1960.
When was Tallahassee Lassie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK, Australia, Belgium, Germany and more. One of them is Decca 45-F 11152.
How do I tell if my copy of Tallahassee Lassie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-F 11152, F 11152, 45-Y7010, 45/26167) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRX 26167 and DRZ 26168. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tallahassee Lassie 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.
