UK
October 25, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11759
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-31895-T1-1CRunout side A
DRF-31897-T1-3CRunout side B
K/TU.K. tax code
DR.31985Label side A
Kathy KirbySecret Love
Vinyl pressings
Secret Love
by Kathy Kirby · 1963
23 pressings10 countriesVocalPop
Secret Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Secret Love
19 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
October 25, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11759
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF - 31895 - T1 - 1CRunout Side A - Stamped - Variant 1
DRF - 31897 - T1 - 2CRunout Side B - Stamped - Variant 1
DRF-31895-T1-1C 11 1 3CRunout Side A - Stamped - Variant 2
DRF-31897-T1-1C 11 Λ 3C NVRunout Side B - Stamped - Variant 2
UK
October 25, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11759
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-31895-T1-1CSide A runout variant 1
DRF-31897-T1-1CSide B runout variant 1
DRF-31895-T1-1C B KT 1Side A runout variant 2
DRF-31897-T1-2C BH KT 1Side B runout variant 2
UK
October 25, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11759
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · label typeface/layout variant
- Runout / matrix
DRF-31895-T1-1C CU KT 3CSide A stamped
DRF-31897-T1-1C UN KT 1Side B stamped
{DR31985}Side A label - inverted
DR.31897Side B label - inverted
UK
October 25, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11759
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-31895-TI-IC IU 3CRunout Side A
DRF-31897-TI-2C AD IRunout Side B
DR.31895Label Side A
DR.31897Label Side B
UK
October 25, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11759
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-31895-T1-1C C A 3 CA Side runout, stamped
DRF-31897-T1-2C M D KT 1B Side runout, stamped
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.
1960s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Decca Y7128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Belgium | Decca 23.478First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | Decca F.11759 / Decca F 11759First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | Decca F 11759 / Decca F.11759First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | Decca F.11759 / Decca F 11759First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Germany | Decca DL 25 125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Decca DEC 271First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Rhodesia | Decca FM. 7-7050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | South Africa | Decca FM. 7-7050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | Decca F 11759 / Decca F 11.759First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11759First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11759First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11759First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11759First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11759First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Decca F 117597", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca Y71287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASecret Love
- BYou Have To Want To Touch Him
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Secret Love are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Secret Love are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1963 and 1982.
When was Secret Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, Australia, Belgium, Denmark and more. One of them is Decca F.11759, released October 25, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Secret Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.11759, Y7128, 23.478, F 11759) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRF-31895-T1-1C and DRF-31897-T1-3C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Secret Love 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.