US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca 32661
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 122230 2Runout, side A, etched
7 122231 2Runout, side B, etched
(7-122,230)Label side A
(7-122,231)✤Label side B
Conway TwittyHello Darlin' / Girl At The Bar
Vinyl pressings
Hello Darlin' / Girl At The Bar
by Conway Twitty · 1970
17 pressings9 countriesCountryPopFolkWorld
Hello Darlin' / Girl At The Bar 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' / Girl At The Bar
13 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca 32661
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 122230 2Runout, side A, etched
7 122231 2Runout, side B, etched
7-122,230Label side A
7-122,231 ◆Label side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca 32661
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 122230 1 1A-Side Runout
45 122231 1 1B-Side Runout
122,230A-Side Label
122,231B-Side Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca 32661
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(7-122,230)Label side A
(7-122,231)✤Label side B
UK
August 1970- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MU 1132
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca 32661
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Decca 32661First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Decca 732661First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 2859First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | MCA Records MC2859First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Italy | MCA MC2859First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | New Zealand | MCA Records MC/S 2859First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | South Africa | MCA Records PD.9685First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | MCA Records SN - 20.463First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Decca 32661First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Decca 32661First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | Decca 32661First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Decca 32661First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | MCA Records MU 1132First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 28597", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1971 | US | MCA Records ED 10217", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | MCA Records MCA-15667", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Conway Twitty Fan Club7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHello Darlin'2:25
- BGirl At The Bar3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hello Darlin' / Girl At The Bar are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Hello Darlin' / Girl At The Bar are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Hello Darlin' / Girl At The Bar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Decca 32661.
How do I tell if my copy of Hello Darlin' / Girl At The Bar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 32661, MU 1132, 732661, MCS 2859) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 122230 2 and 7 122231 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hello Darlin' / Girl At The Bar 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.
