US
January 14, 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29023
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W85726T5A ⑤Side A, Runout
W85727T6A ⑤Side B, Runout
Kitty WellsRelease Me / After Dark
Vinyl pressings
Release Me / After Dark
by Kitty Wells · 1954
12 pressings4 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Release Me / After Dark was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Release Me / After Dark
7 pressings came out in 1954, 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29023
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29023
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29023
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
January 14, 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29023
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
85726A side label
(85727)◈B side label
US
January 14, 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29023
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W85726T6A ⑤A side runout
W85727T5A ⑤B side runout
85726A side label
(85727)◈B side label
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-29023First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-29023First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-29023First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Decca 29023First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Decca 29023First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Decca 29023First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | Decca 29023First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Decca 9-290237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Decca 2902310", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | Festival Records DK-50237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Philippines | Decca DEC-12417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Decca 290237", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ARelease Me2:46
- BAfter Dark2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Release Me / After Dark are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Release Me / After Dark are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Release Me / After Dark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca 29023, released January 14, 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Release Me / After Dark is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 29023, 9-29023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W85726T5A ⑤ and W85727T6A ⑤. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Release Me / After Dark 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.
