US
October 1955- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55006
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EB-1287-D9 2 ☆A etched, 2,☆ stamped
EB-1288-D3 1 ☆B etched, 1,☆ stamped
EB-1287A label
EB-1288B label
Vinyl pressings
Cry Me A River / S'Wonderful
by Julie London · 1955
22 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Cry Me A River / S'Wonderful was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 / S'Wonderful
12 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 5 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-EB-1287-D8Runout side A, variant 1
45-EB-1288-D5Runout side B, variant 1
45-EB-1287-D8#3 [Anvil symbol]Runout side A, variant 2
45-EB-1288-D5#2 [Anvil symbol]Runout side B, variant 2
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55006
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EB-1287-D8
EB-1288-D6
EB-1287-D9 2
EB-1288-D3 1
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55006
- Format
- 7", Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EB-1287Side A
EB-1288Side B
45-EB-1287-D11 ☆Runout Side A
45-EB-1288-D4 ☆Runout Side B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F55006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EB-1287Side A
EB-1288Side B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55006
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Australia | London Records HL-1059First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Australia | London Records HL-105910", 78 RPM, Repress | 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1955 | Canada | London Records 45-FC.251First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Italy | London American Recordings HL.8240First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | London Records 45-HL-U 8240First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1955 | UK | London Records 45-HL-U 8240First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1955 | UK | London American Recordings HLU.8240First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Liberty 55006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Liberty 55006First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Liberty 55006First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | Liberty 55006First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Liberty F55006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Liberty 55006First year10", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Italy | London Records HL. 8240Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | London American Recordings HL-U.8240Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | London Records 45-HL-U 8240 / London American Recordings 45-HL-U 82407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACry Me A River3:00
- BS'Wonderful1:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cry Me A River / S'Wonderful are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Cry Me A River / S'Wonderful are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1955 and 1957.
When was Cry Me A River / S'Wonderful first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Liberty 55006, released October 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Cry Me A River / S'Wonderful is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 55006, F55006, 45-HL-U 8240, HLU.8240) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EB-1287-D9 2 ☆ and EB-1288-D3 1 ☆. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cry Me A River / S'Wonderful 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.
