UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 20075MCLMercury 125 993MCL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
125993 1L//1▽420 1 1 1Stamped Side A
125993 2L//2▽420 1 1 1Stamped Side B
Faron YoungSings The Best Of Jim Reeves
Vinyl pressings
Sings The Best Of Jim Reeves
by Faron Young · 1965
11 pressings4 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Sings The Best Of Jim Reeves was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Sings The Best Of Jim Reeves
1 pressing came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | Mercury 20075MCL / Mercury 125 993MCLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Mercury MG 21058LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Mercury MG 21058LP | LP |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Mercury 135 993 MCYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Mercury 125 993 MCLLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mercury SR 61058LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Mercury SR 61058LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Mercury MG 21058LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mercury MG 21058LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | UK | Contour 6870-641 / Contour 6870 641LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury SR 61058LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Introductory Speech Gentleman Jim2:13
- A2He'll Have To Go2:20
- A3This Is It3:04
- A4Guilty2:20
- A5Is This Me?2:47
- A6I Guess I'm Crazy2:13
- B1Four Walls3:20
- B2Is It Really Over?2:03
- B3Welcome To My World3:12
- B4I'm Gonna Change Everything2:08
- B5According To My Heart2:08
- B6Mexican Joe2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sings The Best Of Jim Reeves are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sings The Best Of Jim Reeves are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 1975.
When was Sings The Best Of Jim Reeves first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK. One of them is Mercury 20075MCL.
How do I tell if my copy of Sings The Best Of Jim Reeves is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20075MCL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 125993 1L//1▽420 1 1 1 and 125993 2L//2▽420 1 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sings The Best Of Jim Reeves 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.