US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Design Records DLP-610
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
DLP-610A MONO 11-3 6.63 LWSide 1
DLP-610B MONO 11-3 6.63 LWSide 2
Johnny CashStory Of A Broken Heart
Vinyl pressings
Story Of A Broken Heart
by Johnny Cash · 1962
23 pressings3 countriesCountryRockabillyHonky TonkRock
Story Of A Broken Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Story Of A Broken Heart
3 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Design Records DLP-610
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
DLP-610A MONO 11-3 6.63 BSide A etched
DLP-610B MONO 11-3 6.63Side B etched
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Design Records DLP-610
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
DLP-610A MONO 11-3 6.63 LWRunout A
DLP-610B MONO 11-3 6.63 LWRunout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Design Records DLP-610First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Design Records DLP-610First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Design Records DLP-610First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Stampede Records SDLP-610LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1963 | Canada | Design Records DLP-610LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Design Records DLP-610 / Design Records SDLP-610LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1963 | US | Design Records DLP-610LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Stereo Spectrum Records DLP-610 / Stereo Spectrum Records SDLP-610LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Design Records DLP-610 / Design Records SDLP-610LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Design Records SDLP-610LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1963 | US | Design Records DLP-610LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Design Records DLP-610LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Allegro Records ALL 845LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | UK | Allegro Records ALL 845 / Allegro Records SALL 845LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | UK | Design Records DLP 610LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Design Records DLP-610 / Design Records SDLP-610LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | Design Records DLP-610LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Design Records DLP-610LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Design Records DLP-610LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mean Eyed Cat
- A2Story Of A Broken Heart
- A3Luther's Boogie
- A4Get Rhythm
- A5I Can See An Angel
- B1Honky Tonk Merry Go Round
- B2Weeping Willow
- B3I've Got My Pride
- B4Castle Of Love
- B5Wall Of Loneliness
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Story Of A Broken Heart are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Story Of A Broken Heart are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1962 and 1967.
When was Story Of A Broken Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Design Records DLP-610.
How do I tell if my copy of Story Of A Broken Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLP-610) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DLP-610A MONO 11-3 6.63 LW and DLP-610B MONO 11-3 6.63 LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Story Of A Broken Heart 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.
