US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75232
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Press
- Runout / matrix
7-12372 1 DJRunout A
7-12373 1 DJRunout B
7-12572Matrix A on label
7-12573◆Matrix B on label
Brenda LeeMemphis Portrait
Vinyl pressings
Memphis Portrait
by Brenda Lee · 1970
11 pressings6 countriesCountryCountry RockRockFolk
Memphis Portrait was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Memphis Portrait
5 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75232
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Press
- Runout / matrix
7-12372 2 1Runout A stamped / 1 etched
7-12373 2 1Runout B stamped / 1 etched
7-12572Matrix A on label
7-12573⁎Matrix B on label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75232
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Press
- Runout / matrix
ST1 93493 W1 #2 ORunout A
ST1 93493 W1 2 #2 ORunout B
(ST1-93493)Matrix A on label
(ST2-93493)Matrix B on label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75232
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis (RCA) Press
- Runout / matrix
7 12372 2 IRunout A side
7 12373 2 IRunout B side
7-12572Label A side
7-12573◆Label B side
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75232
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7-12372 2 1Runout A stamped / 1 etched
7-12373 2 1Runout B stamped / 1 etched
7-12572Matrix A on label
7-12573⁎Matrix B on label
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Decca DL 75232First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Decca DL 75232First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Decca DL 75232First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Decca DL 75232First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Decca DL 75232First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Australia | MCA Records MAP/S 3809LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Brazil | MCA Records MAP/ S-3809LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Decca ST-93493LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1971 | UK | MCA Records MUPS 423 / MCA Records MAPS 3809LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | MCA Records MCF 2519LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | MCA Records MCA-5043LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Give A Hand Take A Hand2:52
- A2Leaving On A Jet Plane3:32
- A3So Close To Heaven2:43
- A4Games People Play2:44
- A5I Think I Love You Again2:38
- B1Too Heavy To Carry2:17
- B2Walk A Mile In My Shoes3:06
- B3Hello Love2:30
- B4Proud Mary2:51
- B5Do Right Woman, Do Right Man2:58
- B6I'm Gonna Keep On Loving You2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Memphis Portrait are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Memphis Portrait are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1974.
When was Memphis Portrait first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 75232.
How do I tell if my copy of Memphis Portrait is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 75232) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7-12372 1 DJ and 7-12373 1 DJ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Memphis Portrait 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.
