UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF.26528-TI-ICRun-out side A, stamped
DRF.26529-TI-ICRun-out side B, stamped
Tsai ChinThe Ding Dong Song
Vinyl pressings
The Ding Dong Song
by Tsai Chin · 1959
11 pressings4 countriesPop
The Ding Dong Song 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 The Ding Dong Song
8 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 4 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 11192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF.26528-TI-ICRun-out side A, stamped
DRF.26529-TI-ICRun-out side B, stamped
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DRF.26528Side A Label
DRF.26529Side B Label
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DRF-26528-TI-2CRun-out side A, stamped
DRF-26529-TI-2CRun-out side B, stamped
DRX 26538Label, A-side
DRX 26539Label, B-side
Australia
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-Y7027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-DRF26528 7XDEC311Run-out side A, stamped
45-DRF26529 7XDEC310Run-out side B, stamped
Australia
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y7027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-DRF26530 7XDEC311Run-out side A, etched
45-DRF26529 7XDEC310Run-out side B, etched
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | Decca 45-Y7027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Australia | Decca Y7027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Hong Kong | Decca 45-F 11192First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | India | Decca 45-F.11192First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Decca 45-F 11192First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Decca 45-F 11192First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | DeccaFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | UK | Decca 45-F 11192First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Decca F.11192Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Australia | Decca Y70277", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Decca Y70277", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Ding Dong Song
- BThe Second Spring
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Ding Dong Song are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Ding Dong Song are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was The Ding Dong Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK, Australia, Hong Kong, India. One of them is Decca 45-F 11192.
How do I tell if my copy of The Ding Dong Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-F 11192, 45-Y7027, Y7027, 45-F.11192) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRF.26528-TI-IC and DRF.26529-TI-IC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Ding Dong Song 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.