US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74928
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7 11340 2 2A Side
7 11341 4 2B Side
Loretta LynnWho Says God Is Dead!
Vinyl pressings
Who Says God Is Dead!
by Loretta Lynn · 1968
14 pressings2 countriesCountryGospelFolkWorld
Who Says God Is Dead! 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 Who Says God Is Dead!
7 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
- Decca DL 4928
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pinckneyville pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG11340T3 2A side runout
MG11341T3 2B side runout
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74928
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 11340 1S ISide A runout; stamped
7 11341 1S ISide B runout; stamped
7-11340Side A label
7-11341Side B label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74928
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 11340 I ISide A runout; stamped
7 11341 I ISide B runout; stamped
7-11340Side A label
7-11341⦿Side B label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4928
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG1 1340T1 1Runout side A
MG1 1341T1 1 1Runout side B
MG 11340Label side A
MG 11341◉Label side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74928
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 11340 1Side A, runout, stamped
7 11341 1Side B, runout, stamped
7-11340Side A, label
7-11341◉Side B, label
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Decca DL 74928First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 74928First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 4928First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 4928First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 74928First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 74928First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 74928First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-7LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-7LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records, Inc. MCA-7LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-7LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-7LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Decca DL 74928LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 74928LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Who Says God Is Dead2:06
- A2I Believe2:25
- A3Standing Room Only2:57
- A4The Old Rugged Cross2:36
- A5Harp With Golden Strings2:08
- A6If You Miss Heaven (You'll Miss It All)2:40
- B1I'm A' Gettin' Ready To Go1:56
- B2In The Garden2:36
- B3Ten Thousand Angels2:40
- B4He's Got The Whole World In His Hands2:28
- B5Mama, Why?2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who Says God Is Dead! are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Who Says God Is Dead! are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1968 and 1980.
When was Who Says God Is Dead! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 74928.
How do I tell if my copy of Who Says God Is Dead! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 74928, DL 4928) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 11340 2 2 and 7 11341 4 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Who Says God Is Dead! 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.
