UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCX 6490
- Format
- LP, Album
CongregationSoftly Whispering I Love You
Vinyl pressings
Softly Whispering I Love You
by Congregation · 1972
11 pressings8 countriesRockPop
Softly Whispering I Love You was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Softly Whispering I Love You
11 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 8 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Signpost SP 7217
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PR - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-SP-722453 A AT/GP PRA-Side Runout
ST-SP-722454 A AT/GP PRB-Side Runout
ST-SP-722453 PRA-Side Label
ST-SP-722454 PRB-Side Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Signpost SP 7217
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-SP-722453 AA (MR) AT/GP △16766 PRSide A runout
ST-SP-722454 AA AT/GP (MR) △16766-X PRSide B runout
ST-SP-722453-MOSide A label
ST-SP-722454-MOSide B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Signpost SP 7217
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RI - Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-SP-722453 A /AA-1-11 AT/GP PR DSide A runout
ST-SP-722454 A AA-1-11 AT/GP PR DSide B runout
ST-SP-722454RISide A label
ST-SP-722454RISide B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Signpost SP 7217
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SP - 13917 - A AT PRRunout Side A
SP - 13918 -A AT PRRunout Side B
SP-13917 PRSide A label
SP-13918 PRSide B label
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCXO 6490
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Columbia SCXO 6490First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Signpost SP 7217First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Columbia 1C 062-04 990 DFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-380First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Columbia SCX 6490First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | South Africa | Columbia SCXJ 6490First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Columbia SCX 6490First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Signpost SP 7217First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Signpost SP 7217First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Signpost SP 7217First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Signpost SP 7217First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Softly Whispering I Love You2:59
- A2Morning Has Broken3:39
- A3Love Is The Sweetest Thing I Know3:18
- A4I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)2:45
- A5A Lover's Concerto2:59
- B1Sing Me A Love Song3:20
- B2A Whiter Shade Of Pale4:24
- B3If I Could Have My Way3:13
- B4Something3:03
- B5A Way Of Life3:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Softly Whispering I Love You are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Softly Whispering I Love You are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Softly Whispering I Love You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia SCX 6490.
How do I tell if my copy of Softly Whispering I Love You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCX 6490, SP 7217, SCXO 6490, 1C 062-04 990 D) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Softly Whispering I Love You 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.