US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8979
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG7496T4
MG7497T4
Kitty WellsKitty's Choice
Vinyl pressings
Kitty's Choice
by Kitty Wells · 1960
13 pressings4 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Kitty's Choice 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 Kitty's Choice
7 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Decca DL 8979
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG 7496Side 1 label
MG 7497◉Side 2 label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8979
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG 7496Side A label
MG 7497◆Side B label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8979
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG7496T2 I PSide 1 Runout
MG7497T1 I PSide 2 Runout
MG 7496Side 1 label
MG 7497◉Side 2 label
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick LAT 8361Brunswick LAT.8361
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG-7496-1B 2B ET CSide A runout
MG-7497-1B 1 ET USide B runout
MG.7496Side A label
MG.7497Side B label
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8979
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Decca DL 8979First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Decca DL 8979First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8361 / Brunswick LAT.8361First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 8979First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 8979First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 8979First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 8979First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Decca DL 78979LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Universal Record Club U-819LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 78979LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Stetson HAT 3018LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca DL 78979LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 8979LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Sugartime
- A2Dark Moon
- A3Your Cheatin' Heart
- A4Beautiful Brown Eyes
- A5Seven Lonely Days
- A6Half As Much
- B1Jambalaya (On The Bayou)
- B2Jealous Heart
- B3When The Moon Comes Over The Mountain
- B4Bonaparte's Retreat
- B5Tennessee Waltz
- B6My Happiness
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kitty's Choice are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Kitty's Choice are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
When was Kitty's Choice first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 8979.
How do I tell if my copy of Kitty's Choice is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 8979, LAT 8361) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG7496T4 and MG7497T4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kitty's Choice 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.
