US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Argo 5452
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12538Matrix A-Side
12023Matrix B-Side
Etta JamesTwo Sides (To Every Story) / I Worry Bout You
Vinyl pressings
Two Sides (To Every Story) / I Worry Bout You
by Etta James · 1963
10 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Two Sides 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 Two Sides
8 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 4 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
- Argo 5452
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12538 T-M 0689 ΩRunout A
12023 T-M 0688 ΩRunout B
12538Label A
12023Label B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Argo 5452
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Argo 5452
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH-020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Chess A-5452X
- 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 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 | Chess CH-020First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Canada | Chess A-5452XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | Triola TD 207First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | Triola TD 207First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Argo 5452First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Argo 5452First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Argo 5452First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Argo 5452First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Italy | Juke Box JN 22937", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Cadet CA 54527", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ATwo Sides (To Every Story)2:47
- BI Worry Bout You3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Two Sides are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Two Sides are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1964.
When was Two Sides first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Australia, Canada, Sweden. One of them is Argo 5452.
How do I tell if my copy of Two Sides is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5452, CH-020, A-5452X, TD 207) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12538 and 12023. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Two Sides 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.
