US
1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K11426
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
53-XY-9Side A label
53-XY-11Side B label
Joni JamesYour Cheatin' Heart
Vinyl pressings
Your Cheatin' Heart
by Joni James · 1953
10 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Your Cheatin' Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Your Cheatin' Heart
7 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 4 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 11426
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D 53 S 6000 [Block Arrow]Runout, side A, stamped, variant 1
53 S 6002 [Sailor's cap]Runout, side B, stamped, variant 1
B 53 S 6000 5Runout, side A, stamped, variant 2
F 53 S 6002 2Runout, side B, stamped, variant 2
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 11426
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NC 53 S 6000 (block arrow)Stamped on Side A, arrow etched
WC 53 S 6002Stamped on Side B
53-S-6000Label side A
53-S-6002Label side B
UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM-SP-1026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM-5135
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
53 S 6000Runout side A, stamped
53 S 6002Runout side B, stamped
Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K11426
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CA 53XY9 [Logo]Side A, stamped runout
K11426ASide A, etched runout
CA 53XY11Side B, stamped runout
K11426BSide B, etched runout
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Australia | MGM Records MGM-5135First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | Canada | MGM Records K11426First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | Canada | MGM Records 11426First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | MGM Records MGM-SP-1026First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | MGM Records K11426First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | MGM Records 11426First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | MGM Records 11426First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MGM Records 11426Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | MGM Records MGM.5135Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | MGM Records MGM.603Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AYour Cheatin' Heart
- BI'll Be Waiting For You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Your Cheatin' Heart are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Your Cheatin' Heart are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Your Cheatin' Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is MGM Records K11426.
How do I tell if my copy of Your Cheatin' Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K11426, 11426, MGM-SP-1026, MGM-5135) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 53-XY-9 and 53-XY-11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Your Cheatin' 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.