US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Somerset P-22100
- Format
- LP, Mono
101 StringsMy Fair Lady
Vinyl pressings
My Fair Lady
by 101 Strings · 1964
21 pressings7 countriesScoreStage & Screen
My Fair Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 My Fair Lady
6 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Somerset SF-22100Stereo-Fidelity SF-22100
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SF-22100-Alabel, side A
SF-22100-Blabel, side B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Somerset SF-22100Stereo-Fidelity SF-22100
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SF 22100 A Bell Sound 8-27-64 ABlabel, side A
SF 22100 B Bell Sound 8-26-64 ABlabel, side B
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Somerset S-221
- Format
- LP, Mono
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Somerset SF-221Stereo-Fidelity SF-221
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Somerset S-221
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Somerset S-221First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Somerset SF-221 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-221First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Somerset S-221First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Somerset P-22100First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Somerset SF-22100 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-22100First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Somerset SF-22100 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-22100First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Marble Arch MALS 631LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Alshire S-5039LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Alshire S-5039LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Spain | Mizar S-4.036LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | Somerset SS 508 / Produttori Associati PA/SS 508LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Somerset SS 508LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Alshire S-5231LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Astor GGS 562LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Stereo-Fidelity SF 8020 / Alshire SF 8020LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Mode Disques MD 9 317LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Mode Disques MD 9 317 / Mode Disques MD. 9317LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Somerset SS 508LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Somerset SFR-AL 508LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Marble Arch MAL 631LP | LP |
| ? | US | Marble Arch MAL 631LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1I Could Have Danced All Night
- A2I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face
- A3Readin', 'Ritin' And Dignity
- A4Wouldn't It Be Loverly
- A5A Lady Through And Through
- B1Get Me To The Church On Time
- B2Ascot Promenade
- B3On The Street Where You Live
- B4A Cockney In Love
- B5With A Little Bit Of Luck
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Fair Lady are there?
21 vinyl pressings of My Fair Lady are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1964 and 1971.
When was My Fair Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada. One of them is Somerset P-22100.
How do I tell if my copy of My Fair Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P-22100, SF-22100, S-221, SF-221) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Fair Lady 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.
