US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Vocalion VL 73853
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 11444 5 2Side A runout, stamped
7 11445 3 2Side B runout, stamped
7-11444Label side A
7-11445♦Label side B
Loretta LynnHere's Loretta Lynn
Vinyl pressings
Here's Loretta Lynn
by Loretta Lynn · 1968
11 pressings2 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Here's Loretta Lynn was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Here's Loretta Lynn
8 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Vocalion VL 73853
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 11444 2Side A runout, stamped
7 11445 2Side B runout, stamped
7-11444Label side A
7-11445⦿Label side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Vocalion VL 73853
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 11444 4 2₃ııııSide A runout, stamped, variant 1
7 11445 8 2ISide B runout, stamped, variant 1
7 11444 9 2Side A runout, stamped, variant 2
7 11445 3 II 2 ııı ıııSide B runout, stamped, variant 2
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Vocalion VL 3853
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG11444T1Side A runout, stamped
MG11445T1Side B runout, stamped
MG 11444Label side A
MG 11445*Label side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Vocalion VL 73853
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 11444 2 1Side A runout, stamped
7 11445 2 1Side B runout, stamped
7 11444 7Side A runout, stamped
7 11445 5Side B runout, stamped
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Vocalion VL 3853
- Format
- LP, Mono · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG-11444Label side A
MG-11445◉Label side B
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Vocalion VL 73853 / Vocalion VL 7-3853First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Vocalion VL 3853First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Vocalion VL 73853First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Vocalion VL 73853First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Vocalion VL 73853First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Vocalion VL 3853First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Vocalion VL 73853First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Vocalion VL 3853First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Coral CB-20056LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Coral CB-20056LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Coral CB-20056LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Blue Steel2:05
- A2My Love1:58
- A3Whispering Sea2:13
- A4New Rainbow2:47
- A5Stop2:16
- B1Heartaches Meet Mr. Blues2:04
- B2The Darkest Day2:28
- B3My Angel Mother2:31
- B4My Life Story2:24
- B5Gonna Pack My Troubles2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Here's Loretta Lynn are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Here's Loretta Lynn are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1968 and 1973.
When was Here's Loretta Lynn first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada. One of them is Vocalion VL 73853.
How do I tell if my copy of Here's Loretta Lynn is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VL 73853, VL 3853) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 11444 5 2 and 7 11445 3 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Here's Loretta Lynn 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.
