US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-12435-N6A-side runout, variant 1
12429-45 N15B-side runout, variant 1
45-12435 N17 IA-side runout, variant 2
45-12429 N17 IB-side runout, variant 2
Jimmie RodgersKisses Sweeter Than Wine / Better Loved You'll Never Be
Vinyl pressings
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine / Better Loved You'll Never Be
by Jimmie Rodgers · 1957
32 pressings11 countriesVocalPop
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
23 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 7 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
- Roulette R-4031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-GB-912-N2 2Side A Runout
45-GB-913-N1Side B Runout
12435A Side Label
12429B Side Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12435On label, side A
12429On label, side B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-GB-912-N11#2 [lathe]A-side runout etching
45-GB-913-N11#2 [lathe]B-side runout etching
12435A-side label (Set 1)
12429B-side label (Set 1)
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(12435)A Side Label
(12429)B Side Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-12435 N17 I B1A side runout
45-12429 N17 I A3B side runout
12435A side label
12429B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Apex 9-76207First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1957 | Canada | Apex 76207First year10", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Denmark | Columbia 45-DB 4052First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Denmark | Columbia 45-DB 4052First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Germany | Columbia 45-DW 5611First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Germany | Columbia 45-DW 5611First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Columbia 45-DB 4052First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Columbia D.B. 4052First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Columbia 45-DB 4052First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | South Africa | Columbia DSA. 267First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4052First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Columbia DB. 4052First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Roulette R-4031First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Roulette R-4031First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1957 | US | Roulette R-4031First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Misprint | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Misprint |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Goldies 45 D-24797", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Roulette RL. 40317", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Norway | Columbia 45-DB40527", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AKisses Sweeter Than Wine2:20
- BBetter Loved You'll Never Be2:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kisses Sweeter Than Wine are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Kisses Sweeter Than Wine are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1957 and 1972.
When was Kisses Sweeter Than Wine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Roulette R-4031.
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 R-4031, 45-DB 4052, DB. 4052, 76207) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-12435-N6 and 12429-45 N15. 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.
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