France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RV. 20257
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 RV 20257 AEtched Side A
45 RV 20257 BEtched Side b
Frank SinatraLady Day
Vinyl pressings
Lady Day
by Frank Sinatra · 1970
15 pressings10 countriesVocalBalladEasy ListeningJazz
Lady Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Lady Day
3 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
Italy
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R 02145
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
R 02145 6 re 02145-1NLabel side A
R 02145 6 re 02145-2NLabel side B
South Africa
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R21.144
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Reprise Records RV. 20257First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | Reprise Records R 02145First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | Reprise Records R21.144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Reprise Records 09707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Greece | Reprise Records Fg 301537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | Reprise Records P-1015R7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Reprise Records R 09707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Reprise Records R 09707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Reprise Records K 140987", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Reprise Records K 140987", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Reprise Records K 140987", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Reprise Records 09707", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Reprise Records 09707", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Reprise Records 09707", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Australia | Reprise Records 09707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALady Day3:41
- BSong Of The Sabia3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lady Day are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Lady Day are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Lady Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France, Italy, South Africa. One of them is Reprise Records RV. 20257.
How do I tell if my copy of Lady Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RV. 20257, R 02145, R21.144) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 RV 20257 A and 45 RV 20257 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lady Day 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.
