Lonnie Donegan
13 records available
Lonnie Donegan
With early releases on shellac and later on vinyl formats, Donegan’s recordings span several generations of physical audio media. The first 10-inch LPs appeared in the United Kingdom as early as the mid-1950s. Different pressings and formats are a focus for collectors, as many editions are now difficult to find.
Lonnie Donegan collectables & pressings
Donegan became known for the so-called skiffle style, which was popular in the United Kingdom at the end of the 1950s. For collectors, both early 10-inch LPs and singles on shellac and vinyl are relevant. British original pressings are particularly sought after, as later reissues often feature different artwork or label designs. Releases on 7-inch vinyl also offer various B-sides or labels, depending on the year of production and country of origin.
Lonnie Donegan rarities – what collectors should know
The Lonnie UK 10" Vinyl LP (12'' Vinyl Maxi) represents an early British pressing, which is of interest to collectors due to its format and age. With My Dixie darling/ I'm just a rolling stone (Schellack) there is also a shellac single available, reflecting the original release format of the 1950s. The single Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor (On The Bedpost Overnight) (7'' Vinyl) documents Donegan’s presence on the 7-inch market, which remains interesting to many collectors due to variations in label and running time.
For collectors specifically looking for different pressings and formats of Lonnie Donegan, these editions offer a selection of authentic contemporary documents.
- Genre: Skiffle, Folk, Blues
- Origin: United Kingdom
- Active: 1950s to 1970s
- Notable: Pioneer of the British skiffle boom, early collaboration with producer George Martin
