US
1961- Label and catalog number
- King Records 762
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K-12-762-A-1Side 1
K-12-762-B-1Side 2
Freddie KingFreddy King Sings
Vinyl pressings
Freddy King Sings
by Freddie King · 1961
13 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesTexas BluesElectric BluesBlues
Freddy King Sings was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Freddy King Sings
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- King Records 762
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | King Records 762First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | King Records 762First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | King Records 762 / King Records K 762LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | King Records 762 / Gusto Records K 762LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | King Records 762 / Gusto Records K 762LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | King Records VS-1033 / King Records 762LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1987 | US | Modern Blues Recordings MBLP-722 / King Records MBLP-722LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1987 | US | Modern Blues Recordings MBLP-722LP | LP |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Doxy Music DOK333LP, Repress, Special Edition, CD, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Special Edition, CD, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 2015 | Spain | WaxTime 772016LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Blues Joint 8036LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | King Records VS-1031 / King Records 762LP, Reissue, Repress | LP, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | King Records 762 / King Records K-762LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1See See Baby2:14
- A2Lonesome Whistle Blues2:45
- A3Takin' Care Of Business2:40
- A4Have You Ever Loved A Woman2:59
- A5You Know That You Love Me (But You Never Tell Me So)2:16
- A6I'm Tore Down2:33
- B1I Love The Woman2:46
- B2Let Me Be (Stay Away From Me)2:25
- B3It's Too Bad That Things Are Going So Tough3:03
- B4You've Got To Lover Her With A Feeling3:12
- B5If You Believe (In What You Do)2:56
- B6You Mean, Mean Woman (How Can Your Love Be True)2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freddy King Sings are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Freddy King Sings are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 2025.
When was Freddy King Sings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is King Records 762.
How do I tell if my copy of Freddy King Sings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 762) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-12-762-A-1 and K-12-762-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Freddy King Sings 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.
