US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4490
- Format
- 7", Single
Dinah WashingtonSoulville / Let Me Be The First To Know
Vinyl pressings
Soulville / Let Me Be The First To Know
by Dinah Washington · 1963
10 pressings5 countriesVocalSoulRhythm & BluesJazz
Soulville / Let Me Be The First To Know was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Soulville / Let Me Be The First To Know
9 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4490
- Format
- 7", Single, Styrene
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4490
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4490
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7049
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7XR 17307 - 1 NA-Side Runout - Stamped
7XR 17129 - 1 NB-Side Runout - Stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Roulette R-004First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Canada | Roulette 4490First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | Greece | Roulette 2734First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia DB 7049First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia DB 7049First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Roulette R-4490First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | US | Roulette R-4490First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Roulette R-4490First year7", Single, Styrene | 7", Single, Styrene |
| 1963 | US | Roulette R-4490First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Roulette R-44907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASoulville2:16
- BLet Me Be The First To Know2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soulville / Let Me Be The First To Know are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Soulville / Let Me Be The First To Know are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Soulville / Let Me Be The First To Know first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Roulette R-4490.
How do I tell if my copy of Soulville / Let Me Be The First To Know is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-4490, DB 7049, R-004, 4490) 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 Soulville / Let Me Be The First To Know 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.
