US
September 1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74216
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Single, Jukebox, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(7-111,294)Label A
(7-111,297)◆Label B
(7-111,292)Label C
(7-111,293)◆Label D
Vinyl pressings
Sincerely
by Brenda Lee · 1962
24 pressings10 countriesPop RockBalladRockPop
Sincerely was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Sincerely
20 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74216
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 8310 2Runout side A
7 8311 1Runout side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 7-34051
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4216
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG8310T4 2Runout A side
MG8311T4 2Runout B side
MG 8310Label A side
MG 8311◆Label B side
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74216
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 8310 4 2 1Side A stamp exc. 1 etch
7 8311 4 2 1Side B stamp exc. 1 etch
7-8310Side A label
7-8311◆Side B label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4216
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG8310T4 211Label A side
MG8311T4 2/Label B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Argentina | Decca DL 74216First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Australia | Festival Records FL30770First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1962 | Brazil | Decca SLP 7987First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Decca DL 4216First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Decca DL 74216First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Decca DL 74216First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Germany | Brunswick 87 064First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | Germany | Brunswick 267 064First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Japan | Decca SDL-10050First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8396First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Brunswick STA 3056First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Decca DL 74216First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Decca 7-34051First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Decca DL 4216First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Decca DL 74216First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South East Asia | Life DL 74216 / Decca DL 74216LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 74216LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1You Always Hurt The One You Love2:41
- A2Lazy River2:15
- A3You've Got Me Crying Again2:36
- A4It's The Talk Of The Town3:10
- A5Send Me Some Lovin'2:50
- A6How Deep Is The Ocean (How High Is The Sky)3:04
- B1I'll Always Be In Love With You2:30
- B2I Miss You So2:51
- B3Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)2:35
- B4Only You (And Only Me)2:53
- B5Hold Me2:34
- B6I'll Be Seeing You2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sincerely are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Sincerely are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1962 and 1963.
When was Sincerely first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Argentina, Brazil and more. One of them is Decca DL 74216, released September 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Sincerely is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 74216, 7-34051, DL 4216, LAT 8396) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (7-111,294) and (7-111,297)◆. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sincerely 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.
