US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2922
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRM-4013–2S B5 ISide A stamped
RPRM-4014–2S I B1Side B stamped
John GarySo Tenderly
Vinyl pressings
So Tenderly
by John Gary · 1964
11 pressings4 countriesVocalEasy ListeningJazzPop
So Tenderly was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 So Tenderly
10 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2922
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2922RCA Victor LSP 2922
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R P R S - 4 0 1 5 - - 3 S H ARunout, side A
R P R S - 4 0 1 6 - - 3 S H BRunout, side B
RPRS-4015Label, side A
RPRS-4016Label, side B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2922
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRS-4015–1S B2 RSide A stamped [B2 etched]
RPRS-4016–1S A1 RSide B stamped
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2922RCA Victor LSP 2922
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indanapolis
- Runout / matrix
RPRS-4015 - - 2 S I B 1Side A Runout
RPRS-4016 - - 2 S I B 1Side B Runout
RPRS-4015Side A Label
RPRS-4016Side B Label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2922
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRM-4013--3S H ASide A runout
RPRM-4014--3S H ASide B runout
RPRM-4013Side A label
RPRM-4014Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2922First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2922First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | South Africa | RCA Victor 31,888 / RCA Victor LPM-2922First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2922First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2922First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2922 / RCA Victor LSP 2922First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2922First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2922 / RCA Victor LSP 2922First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2922First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2922 / RCA Victor LPM 2922First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-2922LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tenderly3:02
- A2If You Love Me (Really Love Me)2:25
- A3Take My Love2:38
- A4Danny Boy3:45
- A5Brown Eyed Baby Boy1:49
- A6Smilin' Through2:10
- B1Come To Me, Bend To Me2:18
- B2The Song Of The Coo Coo3:05
- B3Red Rosey Bush2:22
- B4Something Simple2:18
- B5Ten Girls Ago1:50
- B6Here I'll Stay2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Tenderly are there?
11 vinyl pressings of So Tenderly are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was So Tenderly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada, South Africa. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-2922.
How do I tell if my copy of So Tenderly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-2922, LSP-2922, 31,888) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RPRM-4013–2S B5 I and RPRM-4014–2S I B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Tenderly 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.