Charlie Feathers - Original Sun '45 RPM 1st Pressing - Defrost Your Heart / A Wedding Gown Of White - Vinyl record - Mono, 1st Pressing - 1955

1. General information

Artist: Charlie Feathers

Title: Defrost Your Heart / A Wedding Gown Of White

Label: Sun

Catalog Number: 231

Format: 7" Single, 45 RPM

Year: 1955

Country: USA

2. Description

This is a highly collectible, original 1955 First Pressing of Charlie Feathers' classic single on the legendary Sun Records label. Feathers is often cited as one of the definitive Rockabilly pioneers, and his Sun recordings are essential for any serious collector of the genre.

This specific copy has unique historical provenance, featuring a vintage "RADIO STATION KDSJ" stamp on the label, indicating it was part of the library at the historic station in Deadwood, South Dakota. A genuine piece of music history from the birth of Rock & Roll.

3. Condition

Vinyl: Visual grading Near Mint (NM).

Labels: The yellow Sun labels are bright and intact. Side A ("Defrost Your Heart") features a vintage black ink stamp reading "RADIO STATION KDSJ" and a handwritten/stamped library code "W 483". Side B ("A Wedding Gown Of White") is clean with no stamps.

4. Notes for collectors

EDITION: ORIGINAL 1955 US FIRST PRESSING.

Authenticity: This is NOT a reissue. The matrix numbers are etched in the correct style for 1955 Memphis pressings (U-164/U-165).

Provenance: The presence of the KDSJ Radio Station stamp is a significant indicator of authenticity, confirming this is a vintage period copy circulated in the mid-50s, rather than a modern reproduction. KDSJ was a real station operating in Deadwood, SD during this era.

Collectibility: Original Sun 45s by Charlie Feathers are rare and command high interest from Rockabilly collectors.

5. Matrix/labels

Side A Matrix (Runout): 45-U-164 (Etched)

Side B Matrix (Runout): 45-U-165 (Etched)

Label Identifiers: "Hi Lo Music (BMI)", "Memphis, Tennessee" text at bottom.