US
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records SW 99006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Denis MartinIrish Sing-Along (24 Irish Songs For You To Sing)
Vinyl pressings
Irish Sing-Along (24 Irish Songs For You To Sing)
by Denis Martin · 1960
10 pressings4 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Irish Sing-Along was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Irish Sing-Along
7 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records TW 91234
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-4809-1ASide a [Stamped]
ARL-4810-2ASide 2 [Stamped]
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4366Decca LK.4366
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-4809-2ARunout Side A, Stamped
ARL-4810-2ARunout Side B, Stamped
ARL.4809Label Side A
ARL.4810Label Side B
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4113Decca SKL.4113
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4809-IE SMRunout Side A, Stamped
ZAL-48109-IE SMRunout Side B, Stamped
ZAL.4809Label Side A
ZAL.4810Label Side B
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4113Decca SKL.4113
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4809-IE SMRunout Side A, Stamped
ZAL-48109-IE SMRunout Side B, Stamped
ZAL.4809Label Side A
ZAL.4810Label Side B
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records SW 99006
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | London Records SW 99006First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | Canada | London Records TW 91234First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Decca LK 4366 / Decca LK.4366First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Decca SKL 4113 / Decca SKL.4113First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Decca SKL 4113 / Decca SKL.4113First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | London Records SW 99006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | London Records TW 91234First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | World Record Club SLZ 7137LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1966 | New Zealand | World Record Club LZ 7137 / World Record Club LZ.7137LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | London Records SW 99006LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
- A2Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral
- A3Peggy O'Neil
- A4Galway Bay
- A5The Kerry Dance
- A6Mary's A Grand Old Name
- A7It's A Great Day For The Irish
- A8Peg O' My Heart
- A9Cockles And Mussels
- A10The Rose Of Tralee
- A11Macushla
- A12Dear Old Donegal
- B1Rose Of Killarney
- B2Sweet Rosie O'Grady
- B3The Band Played On
- B4Danny Boy
- B5Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly!
- B6A Little Bit Of Heaven
- B7Mother Machree
- B8Killarney
- B9The Minstrel Boy
- B10The Wearin' O' The Green
- B11I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen
- B12Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Irish Sing-Along are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Irish Sing-Along are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 1966.
When was Irish Sing-Along first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is London Records SW 99006.
How do I tell if my copy of Irish Sing-Along is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SW 99006, TW 91234, LK 4366, SKL 4113) 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 Irish Sing-Along 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.