US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SCE 12152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jack MontgomeryDearly Beloved
Vinyl pressings
Dearly Beloved
by Jack Montgomery · 1966
10 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Dearly Beloved was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Dearly Beloved
5 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SCE 12152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SCE 12152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
60709 1 XY IA Runout Etched
60710 1 XY IB Runout Etched
(60709)A Label
(60710)B Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SCE 12152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SCE 12152 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SCE 12152First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SCE 12152First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SCE 12152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SCE 12152First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SCE 12152 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Soul City SC 1247", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 2000 | UK | Soul City SC 1247", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | UK | Outta Sight OSV1567", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Spain | Scepter Records Shark 0017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Scepter Records SCE 121527", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ADearly Beloved2:45
- BDo You Believe It2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dearly Beloved are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dearly Beloved are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 2023.
When was Dearly Beloved first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is Scepter Records SCE 12152.
How do I tell if my copy of Dearly Beloved is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCE 12152, SCE 12152 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dearly Beloved 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.