UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- King Records KG.1011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R&B KG 1905 A1
R&B KG 1905 B5
Jackie OpelCry Me A River
Vinyl pressings
Cry Me A River
by Jackie Opel · 1965
34 pressings3 countriesRhythm & BluesSkaReggaeFunk / Soul
Cry Me A River 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 Cry Me A River
9 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- King Records KG.1011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono · 3 Prong centre
- Runout / matrix
R&B KG 1905 A3A Side Deadwax [Stamped]
R&B KG 1905 B3A Side Deadwax [Stamped]
Jamaica
1965- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WIRL-CD-05Runout side A
WIRL-CD-06Runout side B
Jamaica
1965- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Blue Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
CD-005Variant 1: A side matrix
CD-006Variant 1: B side matrix
WIRL-CD-05
WIRL-CD-06
Jamaica
1965- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WIRL-CD-05SIDE A ETCHING
WIRL-CD-06SIDE B ETCHING
Jamaica
1965- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · green
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 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 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1965 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1965 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1965 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1965 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1965 | UK | King Records KG.1011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | King Records KG.1011First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Jamaica | Coxsone Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One ST. 1027", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One SO-7 / SO-87", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One ST7147", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One ST. 1027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxson7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxson7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACry Me A River
- BEternal Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cry Me A River are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Cry Me A River are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1970.
When was Cry Me A River first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, Jamaica. One of them is King Records KG.1011.
How do I tell if my copy of Cry Me A River is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KG.1011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R&B KG 1905 A1 and R&B KG 1905 B5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cry Me A River 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.