US
December 16, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74457
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 9144 3 2Side A runout
7 9145 4 2Side B runout
7-9144Side A label
7-9145◆Side B label
Loretta LynnLoretta Lynn Sings
Vinyl pressings
Loretta Lynn Sings
by Loretta Lynn · 1963
12 pressings3 countriesCountryHonky TonkFolkWorld
Loretta Lynn Sings was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Loretta Lynn Sings
9 pressings came out in 1963, 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
December 16, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74457
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 9144 1 IRun out, side A / stamped
7 9145 2 IRun out, side B / stamped
US
December 16, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74457
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RCA Indianapolis pressing
- Runout / matrix
7--- 9144--1SRun out, side A / stamped
7--- 9145--1S I A1Run out, side B / stamped
7-9144Label, side A
7-9145Label, side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4457
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gloversville Pressing
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4457
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pinckneyville pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG9144T4 2 I
MG9145T4 2 II
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4457
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · RCA Indianapolis pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG-9144--1S IRun out, side A stamped
MG-9145--1S IRun out, side B stamped
MG 9144Label, side A
MG 9145Label, side B
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Decca DL 74457First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Decca DL 4457First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Decca DL 4457First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Decca DL 4457First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Decca DL 4457First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Decca DL 74457First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Decca DL 74457First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Decca DL 74457First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Decca DL 74457First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 74457LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 4457LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Stetson HAT 3023LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Success
- A2The Minute You're Gone
- A3The Other Woman
- A4Alone With You
- A5Why I'm Walkin'
- A6The Girl That I Am Now
- B1Act Naturally
- B2The World Of Forgotten People
- B3Color Of The Blues
- B4A Hundred Proof Heartache
- B5I Walked Away From The Wreck
- B6Lonesome 7-7203
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Loretta Lynn Sings are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Loretta Lynn Sings are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1963 and 1968.
When was Loretta Lynn Sings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 74457, released December 16, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Loretta Lynn Sings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 74457, DL 4457) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 9144 3 2 and 7 9145 4 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Loretta Lynn Sings 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.
