US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8215
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG4366T1Side 1.
MG4367T2Side 2.
Billie HolidayThe Lady Sings
Vinyl pressings
The Lady Sings
by Billie Holiday · 1956
16 pressings5 countriesSwingVocalJazz
The Lady Sings was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Lady Sings
6 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 3 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8215
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG4366T1 1 PSide A Runout
MG4367T3 1 PSide B Runout
MG 4366Side A Label
MG 4367◈Side B Label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8215
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8215
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Styrene, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG4366T1Side A runout, variant 1
MG4367T2Side B runout, variant 1
MG4366T1 1PSide A runout, variant 2
MG4367T1 1PSide B runout, variant 2
Australia
1956- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records FR10-891
- Format
- 10", Compilation, Mono
Brazil
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca SLP-7792
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | Festival Records FR10-891First year10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Brazil | Decca SLP-7792First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Decca DL 8215First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Decca DL 8215First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Styrene, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Styrene, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1956 | US | Decca DL 8215First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Decca DL 8215First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Universal Record Club UJ-478LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Ace Of Hearts AH 51 / Ace Of Hearts AH.51LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Ace Of Hearts AH 51LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Ace Of Hearts AH 51LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Ace Of Hearts AH 51 / Ace Of Hearts AH.51LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Ace Of Hearts AH 51LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Ace Of Hearts AH 51 / Ace Of Hearts AH 0051LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Decca DL 8215LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca DL 8215LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca DL 8215LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Deep Song
- A2You Better Go Now
- A3Don't Explain
- A4Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do
- A5God Bless The Child
- A6Them There Eyes
- B1Good Morning Heartache
- B2No More
- B3No Good Man
- B4I'll Look Around
- B5Easy Living
- B6What Is This Thing Called Love?
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Lady Sings are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Lady Sings are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1966.
When was The Lady Sings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Australia, Brazil. One of them is Decca DL 8215.
How do I tell if my copy of The Lady Sings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 8215, FR10-891, SLP-7792) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG4366T1 and MG4367T2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Lady Sings 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.
