US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Argo 5368
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Sheldon 10163Etched Side A
Sheldon 9950Etched Side B
Etta JamesMy Dearest Darling / Tough Mary
Vinyl pressings
My Dearest Darling / Tough Mary
by Etta James · 1960
13 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
My Dearest Darling / Tough Mary 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 My Dearest Darling / Tough Mary
10 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Argo 5368
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-10163 Sheldon △35840Runout A
45-9950 Sheldon △35839Runout B
45-10163Label A
45-9950Label B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Argo 5368
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Argo 5368
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10163Label A
9950Label B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Argo 5368
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Sheldon 10163Etched Side A
Sheldon 9950Etched Side B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Argo 5368
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
10163 etched, Sheldon stamp.
9950 etched, Sheldon stamp.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Quality 1224XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HLM 9234First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Funckler AR 45001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Argo 5368First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Argo 5368First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Argo 5368First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Argo 5368First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Argo 5368First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Argo 5368First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLM 9234First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Gamma G 9237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Cadet 53687", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Cadet 53687", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMy Dearest Darling2:45
- BTough Mary2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Dearest Darling / Tough Mary are there?
13 vinyl pressings of My Dearest Darling / Tough Mary are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was My Dearest Darling / Tough Mary first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Canada, Ireland and more. One of them is Argo 5368.
How do I tell if my copy of My Dearest Darling / Tough Mary is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5368, 45-HLM 9234, 1224X, AR 45001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Sheldon 10163 and Sheldon 9950. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Dearest Darling / Tough Mary 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.
