Netherlands
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips 852 054 BY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
852 054.1 YA - Full runout stamp
852 054.2 YB- Full runout stamp
Les Double SixSing Ray Charles
Vinyl pressings
Sing Ray Charles
by Les Double Six · 1964
11 pressings6 countriesVocalJazz
Sing Ray Charles was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Sing Ray Charles
9 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
Netherlands
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips 652 054 BL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6 AA 652 054 1L 1 670121runout, side A
6 AA 652 054 2L 1 670121runout, side B
UK
December 1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips SBL 7638Philips 852 054 BY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
December 1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips BL 7638Philips 652 054 BL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
652054 1L//1 v 420Stamp
652054 2L//1 v 420Stamp
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS 600-141
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHM-200-141
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | France | Philips 652 054 BL / Philips BL.7638First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Italy | Philips 652 054 BLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Philips 852 054 BYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Philips 652 054 BLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHM-200-141First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHS 600-141First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHS 600-141First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1964 | UK | Philips SBL 7638 / Philips 852 054 BYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Philips BL 7638 / Philips 652 054 BLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Philips PHM 200-141LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Philips PHM 200-141LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1One Mint Julep2:55
- A2Yes, Indeed2:21
- A3Georgia On My Mind2:20
- A4Lonely Avenue2:54
- A5Sherri2:50
- A6Let The Good Times Roll2:39
- B1Hallelujah, I Love Her So2:34
- B2Hit The Road, Jack2:16
- B3Ruby2:52
- B4From The Heart3:05
- B5Stompin' Room Only3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sing Ray Charles are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sing Ray Charles are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Sing Ray Charles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Netherlands, UK, US, France and more. One of them is Philips 852 054 BY.
How do I tell if my copy of Sing Ray Charles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 852 054 BY, 652 054 BL, SBL 7638, BL 7638) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 852 054.1 Y and 852 054.2 Y. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sing Ray Charles 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.
