US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29421
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R45 8109 1A side runout
R45 8110 1B side runout
45L 8109A side label
45L 8110B side label
Louis ArmstrongSincerely / Pledging My Love
Vinyl pressings
Sincerely / Pledging My Love
by Louis Armstrong · 1955
10 pressings6 countriesBalladVocalBluesPop
Sincerely / Pledging My Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Sincerely / Pledging My Love
9 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 6 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29421
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29421
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 45-05415
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R45 8109 1DA side runout
R45 8110 1DB side runout
45L 8109A side label
45L 8110B side label
UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05415
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
L 8109-1A side runout
L 8110-1B side runout
L.8109A side label
L.8110B side label
Japan
June 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DE-326
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
L8109A side label
L8110B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Australia | Columbia SCMO-70224First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Belgium | Omega 61.003First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.5073First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | Brunswick 45-05415First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | UK | Brunswick 05415First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Decca 9-29421First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Decca 9-29421First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Decca 9-29421First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | Japan | Decca DE-326First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca BM.5415Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASincerely2:52
- BPledging My Love2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sincerely / Pledging My Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sincerely / Pledging My Love are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Sincerely / Pledging My Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Decca 9-29421.
How do I tell if my copy of Sincerely / Pledging My Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-29421, 45-05415, 05415, DE-326) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R45 8109 1 and R45 8110 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sincerely / Pledging My Love 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.
