US
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-6973
- Format
- 7", Single
Jim ReevesYoung Hearts / Two Shadows On Your Window
Vinyl pressings
Young Hearts / Two Shadows On Your Window
by Jim Reeves · 1957
10 pressings3 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Young Hearts 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 Young Hearts
9 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-6973
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-6973
- Format
- 7", Single · Rockaway pressing
- Runout / matrix
H2 WW0727-3S R
H2 WW0751-6S A1 R
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-6973
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
H2WW 0727-4S H AStamped runout side A
H2WW 0751-4S H A1Stamped runout side B
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-6973
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
H2WW-0727Side A Label
H2WW-0751Side B Label
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-6973
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
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 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-6973First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-6973First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | Canada | RCA Victor 20-6973First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | South Africa | RCA Victor 41.171First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | South Africa | RCA Victor 41.171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor 47-6973First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor 20-6973First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor 47-6973First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor 47-6973First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | RCA 71.171Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AYoung Hearts2:00
- BTwo Shadows On Your Window2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Young Hearts are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Young Hearts are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Young Hearts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada, South Africa. One of them is RCA Victor 47-6973.
How do I tell if my copy of Young Hearts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-6973, 20-6973, 41.171) 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 Young Hearts 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.
