US
February 1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 261
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-u-231xSide A runout, etched
45-u-235Side B runout, etched
U-231Side A label
U-235Side B label
Carl PerkinsMatchbox / Your True Love
Vinyl pressings
Matchbox / Your True Love
by Carl Perkins · 1957
17 pressings5 countriesRockabillyRock
Matchbox / Your True Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Matchbox / Your True Love
16 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 5 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
February 1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 261
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-U-231x △13483A-Side Runout: Etched
45-U-235 △13182AA-Side Runout: Etched
U-231A-Side Label
U-235AA-Side Label
US
February 1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 261
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
U-231Label A
U-235Label B
45-U-231XDeadwax A
45-U-235Deadwax B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 261
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 261
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 261
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | London Records HL-1197First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records 45-NZL.179First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.179First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Sun 261First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Sun 261First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Sun 261First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Quality K1599First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Quality 1599First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Quality K1599First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Quality K1599First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Sun 261First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Sun 261First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Sun 261First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HL.S 8408First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | London American Recordings HLS.8408First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Sun SUN 157", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMatchbox
- AAYour True Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Matchbox / Your True Love are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Matchbox / Your True Love are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Matchbox / Your True Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Sun 261, released February 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Matchbox / Your True Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 261, 45-HL.S 8408, HLS.8408, K1599) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-u-231x and 45-u-235. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Matchbox / Your True Love 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.
