US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75209
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 12444 1Side A, Stamped
7 12445 2Side B, Stamped
7-12444Side A, Printed On Label
7 12445*Side B, Printed On Label
Conway TwittyHello Darlin'
Vinyl pressings
Hello Darlin'
by Conway Twitty · 1970
15 pressings3 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Hello Darlin' 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 Hello Darlin'
6 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 3 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 75209
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 12444 3 2׀׀Side A runout, variant 1
7 12445 4 2Side B runout, variant 1
7 12444 3 2 11Side A runout, variant 2
7 12445 4 2 1Side B runout, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75209
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville ★ Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 12444 2 I 2Side A stamped, [I 2 etched]
7 12445 I ISide B stamped [I I etched]
7-12444Side A label
7-12445★Side B label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75209
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-12444-1S I + C1Runout A
7_12445_1S I + C2Runout B
7-12444Label A
7-12445Label B
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MAP/S 3223
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 12444 1Side A, Stamped
7 12445 2Side B, Stamped
7-12444Side A, Printed On Label
7 12445*Side B, Printed On Label
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75209
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side 1(Stamped): 7 12444 2
Side 2(Stamped): 7 12445 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | MCA Records MAP/S 3223First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Decca DL 75209First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Decca DL 75209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Decca DL 75209First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Decca DL 75209First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Decca DL 75209First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-19LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Coral MCA-19 (7-12444)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-19LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-19LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records, Inc. MCA-19LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-19LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-19LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA-19LP | LP |
| ? | US | Decca DL 75209LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Rocky Top2:45
- A2I'll Get Over Losing You3:00
- A3Up Comes The Bottle (Down Goes The Man)2:47
- A4You And Your Sweet Love3:02
- A5Will You Visit Me On Sunday2:48
- A6Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain3:04
- B1Rueben James2:38
- B2I Never Once Stopped Loving You2:58
- B3Rose2:32
- B4I'm So Used To Loving You2:43
- B5Hello Darlin'2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hello Darlin' are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Hello Darlin' are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1970 and 1980.
When was Hello Darlin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 75209.
How do I tell if my copy of Hello Darlin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 75209, MAP/S 3223) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 12444 1 and 7 12445 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hello Darlin' 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.
