US
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor CPL2-0290
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CPL2 0290A 1S I
CPL2 0290B I
CPL2 0290C 1S I
CPL2 0290D ∧2 I
Bobby BareSings Lullabys, Legends And Lies
Vinyl pressings
Sings Lullabys, Legends And Lies
by Bobby Bare · 1973
11 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Sings Lullabys, Legends And Lies was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Sings Lullabys, Legends And Lies
5 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor CPL2-0290
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CPL2-0290-A-2S HSide A runout, stamped
CPL2-0290-B-2S HSide B runout, stamped
CPL2-0290-C-2S HSide C runout, stamped
CPL2-0290-D-2S HSide D runout, stamped
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor CPL2-0290
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor CPL2-0290
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor CPL2-0290
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | RCA Victor CPL2-0290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | RCA Victor CPL2-0290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | RCA Victor CPL2-0290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | RCA Victor CPL2-0290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | RCA Victor CPL2-0290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | RCA RCA-5145~46 / RCA CPL2-0290LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | RCA RCA-5145~46 / RCA CPL2-0290LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | RCA Victor AFL1 0290 / RCA AFL1 0290LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | RCA NL 89998 / RCA NL89998LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor CPL2-0290LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor CPL2-0290LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Lullabys, Legends And Lies2:53
- A2Paul4:20
- A3Marie Laveau3:09
- A4Daddy What If3:10
- B1The Wonderful Soup Stone3:17
- B2The Winner5:21
- B3In The Hills Of Shiloh3:57
- B4She's My Ever Lovin' Machine4:37
- C1The Mermaid3:23
- C2Rest Awhile4:23
- C3Bottomless Well5:55
- D1True Story1:30
- D2Sure Hit Songwriters Pen4:34
- D3Rosalie's Good Eats Cafe8:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sings Lullabys, Legends And Lies are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sings Lullabys, Legends And Lies are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1987.
When was Sings Lullabys, Legends And Lies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor CPL2-0290.
How do I tell if my copy of Sings Lullabys, Legends And Lies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CPL2-0290) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CPL2 0290A 1S I and CPL2 0290B I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sings Lullabys, Legends And Lies 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.
