US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-LB-1031-SWA
45-LB-1032-SWB
Julie LondonCry Me A River
Vinyl pressings
Cry Me A River
by Julie London · 1960
12 pressings7 countriesVocalJazzPop
Cry Me A River was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Cry Me A River
6 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 2 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-LB-1031-SWA
45-LB-1032-SWB
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-LB-1031-1 A1
45-LB-1032-2 A1
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-LB-1031-SWA
45-LB-1032-SWB
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
45-LB-1031 ③ ∆33538Runout A
45-LB-1032 ④ ∆33539Runout B
45-LB-1031-SWLabel A
45-LB-1032-SWLabel B
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Liberty F. 55227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | London Liberty F. 55227First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55227First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55227First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55227First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Liberty F-55227First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1962 | Italy | Liberty LIB 10027-Q7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Benelux | Liberty 1A 006-83375 / Liberty 006-833757", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1983 | France | Liberty 2C 008-83375 / Liberty 2C 008-83.3757", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Edsel Records E5004 / Edsel Records E 50047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Edsel Records PE 50047", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 1987 | Europe | Maybellene 237", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Special Edition · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Special Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- ACry Me A River2:36
- BIt's A Blue World2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cry Me A River are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Cry Me A River are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1960 and 1987.
When was Cry Me A River first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Canada. One of them is Liberty F-55227.
How do I tell if my copy of Cry Me A River is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-55227, F. 55227) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-LB-1031-SW and 45-LB-1032-SW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cry Me A River 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.
