Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 12 288
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12288 S Made in Germany Ⓟ 1964 K4-V D
12288 L Made in Germany Ⓟ 1964 K4-V B
Brenda LeeIs It True / What'd I Say
Vinyl pressings
Is It True / What'd I Say
by Brenda Lee · 1964
14 pressings9 countriesSoulModBeatRhythm & Blues
Is It True / What'd I Say 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 Is It True / What'd I Say
13 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
August 1964- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05915
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-115162-1C BG 1Stamped runout, side A
45-115163-2C BA 1Stamped runout, side B
UK
August 1964- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05915
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-115162-1C CDRunout Side A (Version 1)
45-115162-2CRunout Side B (Version 1)
45-115162-1C C IRunout Side A (Version 2)
45-115162-2C 3D DDRunout Side B (Version 2)
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05915
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-115162-2Ca side
45-115163-2Cb side
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05915
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-115162-2CLabel Side A
45-115163-1CLabel Side B
UK
August 28, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05915
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Festival Records FK-748First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Denmark | Brunswick 05915First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | France | Brunswick 12 972First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Germany | Brunswick 12 288First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Ireland | Brunswick 05915First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Italy | Brunswick 12 288 / Brunswick N B 12 288First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | South Africa | Decca FM.7-7108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Sweden | Brunswick 05915First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick 05915First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick 05915First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick 05915First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick 05915First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick 05915First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Brunswick 059157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIs It True
- BWhat'd I Say
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Is It True / What'd I Say are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Is It True / What'd I Say are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Is It True / What'd I Say first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Germany, UK, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is Brunswick 12 288.
How do I tell if my copy of Is It True / What'd I Say is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 288, 05915, FK-748, 12 972) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12288 S Made in Germany Ⓟ 1964 K4-V D and 12288 L Made in Germany Ⓟ 1964 K4-V B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Is It True / What'd I Say 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.
