US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Liberace P 40190
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided
LiberaceDark Eyes / Lullaby
Vinyl pressings
Dark Eyes / Lullaby
by Liberace · 1953
15 pressings2 countriesClassical
Dark Eyes / Lullaby was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Dark Eyes / Lullaby
6 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year. 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Liberace 89
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
P49190-1LSide A
P49191-1FSide B
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Liberace 100
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
P49190-1ACSide A runout stamped
P49191-1KSide B runout stamped
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Liberace 47
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
P49190-1JSide A runout stamped
P49191-1FSide B runout stamped
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Liberace 56
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
P49190-1BSide A, stamped runout
P49191-1FSide B, stamped runout
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Liberace 13
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
P 49190-1C HSide A runout stamped
P 49191-1C HSide B runout stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Liberace 89First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | Liberace 100First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | Liberace 47First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1953 | US | Liberace P 40190First year10", 78 RPM, Single Sided | 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided |
| 1953 | US | Liberace 56First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | Liberace 13First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Liberace 37Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Special Edition | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Special Edition |
| ? | US | Liberace 397", 78 RPM, Single | 7", 78 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Liberace 30Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Liberace 73Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Liberace 17", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Liberace 267", 78 RPM, Single, Promo, Special Edition · Promo | 7", 78 RPM, Single, Promo, Special Edition · Promo |
| ? | US | Liberace 177", 78 RPM | 7", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Liberace 76Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Liberace 617", 78 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 78 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADark Eyes
- BLullaby
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dark Eyes / Lullaby are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Dark Eyes / Lullaby are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Dark Eyes / Lullaby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is Liberace P 40190.
How do I tell if my copy of Dark Eyes / Lullaby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P 40190, 89, 100, 47) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dark Eyes / Lullaby 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.
