US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-195X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
H9-0W-8841A Side Label
H9-0W-8842B Side Label
Bing CrosbyNever Be Afraid / I Love You Whoever You Are
Vinyl pressings
Never Be Afraid / I Love You Whoever You Are
by Bing Crosby · 1957
10 pressings5 countriesClassical
Never Be Afraid was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Never Be Afraid
7 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-195 X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
H9-0W-8841A Side Label
H9-0W-8842B Side Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-195X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
H90W 8841 13 I A2
H90W8842 12 A1
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-195X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
H9-0W-8841A Side Label
H9-0W-8842B Side Label
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-R 8504
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
December 1957- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings FL 1659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSV 2029 ICRunout side A
45-MSV 2030Runout side B
45-MSV 2029Label side A
45-MSV 2030Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Kapp Records K-195-XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HL-R 8504First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Kapp Records K-195XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Kapp Records K-195XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Kapp Records K-195 XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Kapp Records K-195XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Netherlands | London American Recordings FL 1659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 20 1327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | London Records HLR8504 / London American Recordings HLR85047", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | London Records HL-R.8504 / London American Recordings HL-R.8504Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ANever Be Afraid2:11
- BI Love You Whoever You Are2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Be Afraid are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Never Be Afraid are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Never Be Afraid first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Netherlands, Canada. One of them is Kapp Records K-195X.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Be Afraid is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K-195X, K-195 X, 45-HL-R 8504, FL 1659) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H9-0W-8841 and H9-0W-8842. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never Be Afraid 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.
