US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2080
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
45-9947-N2 4-52Stamped, Side A
45-9948-N4 2 4-52Stamped, Side B
45-9947Label, Side A
45-9948Label, Side B
Les Paul & Mary FordI'm Confessin' (That I Love You) / Carioca
Vinyl pressings
I'm Confessin' (That I Love You) / Carioca
by Les Paul & Mary Ford · 1952
14 pressings9 countriesFolkWorld& Country
I'm Confessin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 I'm Confessin'
11 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 7 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2080
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
9947-N1 3Runout Side A
9948-N2Runout Side B
9947-N3 2 4-52 2 [Anvil Logo]Variant 2: Side A Runout [Stamped]
9948-N2 4-52 4 [Anvil Logo]Variant 2: Side B Runout [Stamped]
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2080
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
45-9947-N4 ⌂ 4-52 8Stamped, Side A
45-9948-N5 ⌶⌶2 ⌂ 4-52 4Stamped, Side B
45-9947Label, Side A
45-9948Label, Side B
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2080
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
9947-N1Runout Side A
9948-N5Runout Side B
9947Label Side A
9948Label Side B
UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL.13763
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Canada
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C-966
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-129Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1952 | Canada | Capitol Records C-966First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 2080First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Netherlands | Capitol Records F2080First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | New Zealand | Capitol Records 2080 / Capitol Records CP129First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Norway | Capitol Records C 2080First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Sweden | Capitol Records C 2080First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | Capitol Records CL.13763First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records F2080First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records 2080First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records 2080First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records F2080First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records CP-129Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records Z-101Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AI'm Confessin' (That I Love You)2:45
- BCarioca2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'm Confessin' are there?
14 vinyl pressings of I'm Confessin' are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was I'm Confessin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Capitol Records F2080.
How do I tell if my copy of I'm Confessin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F2080, 2080, CL.13763, C-966) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-9947-N2 4-52 and 45-9948-N4 2 4-52. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I'm Confessin' 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.
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