Vinyl pressings
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling / The Rose Of Tralee
by Bing Crosby · 1956
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling 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.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Decca 9-237887", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Decca 237887", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1967 | US | Decca 237887", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Decca 237887", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 650037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-650037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-650037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-650037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-650037", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-650037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-650037", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- AWhen Irish Eyes Are Smiling2:59
- BThe Rose Of Tralee2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When Irish Eyes Are Smiling are there?
11 vinyl pressings of When Irish Eyes Are Smiling are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1956 and 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of When Irish Eyes Are Smiling is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label 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 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling 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.





