UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Philips P.B.775
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA 26295^1H=2//420 00 VVA stamped
AA 26295^2H=2//420 V O VB stamped
AA 26295 1HA label
AA 26295 2HB label
Frankie VaughanKisses Sweeter Than Wine
Vinyl pressings
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
by Frankie Vaughan · 1957
10 pressings5 countriesPopStage & Screen
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
4 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Philips 45-PB 775
- Format
- 7"
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Philips 45-PB 775
- Format
- 7" · Knockout centre
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Philips JK.1035
- Format
- 7", Jukebox
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | UK | Philips P.B.775First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Philips 45-PB 775First year7" | 7" |
| 1957 | UK | Philips 45-PB 775First year7" | 7" |
| 1957 | UK | Philips JK.1035First year7", Jukebox | 7", Jukebox |
| 1957 | UK | Philips7", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1958 | Australia | Philips 326295 BF7" | 7" |
| 1958 | Denmark | Philips 326 295 BF7" | 7" |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Philips 326 295 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Philips P.B.775 / Philips B26295HShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Philips 326 295 BF7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AKisses Sweeter Than Wine
- BRock-A-Chicka
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kisses Sweeter Than Wine are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Kisses Sweeter Than Wine are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Kisses Sweeter Than Wine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK. One of them is Philips P.B.775.
How do I tell if my copy of Kisses Sweeter Than Wine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P.B.775, 45-PB 775, JK.1035) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 26295^1H=2//420 00 VV and AA 26295^2H=2//420 V O V. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kisses Sweeter Than Wine 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.
