France
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PR 005
- Format
- LP, Limited Edition, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PR 005 ASide A Label
PR 005 BSide B Label
Nina SimoneMy Sweet Lord (Part 1) / My Sweet Lord (Part 2)
Vinyl pressings
My Sweet Lord (Part 1) / My Sweet Lord (Part 2)
by Nina Simone · 1972
10 pressings6 countriesSoul-JazzPiano BluesJazzFunk / Soul
My Sweet Lord was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 My Sweet Lord
2 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA PR 006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | RCA Victor PR 005First yearLP, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1972 | France | RCA PR 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1973 | Australia | RCA Victor 1022287", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-08717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | RCA 74-08717", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Israel | RCA Victor 74-08717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | RCA Victor ESP-5347", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | RCA Victor 74-08717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | RCA Victor 74-08717", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | RCA Victor 74-08717", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMy Sweet Lord (Part 1)
- BMy Sweet Lord (Part 2)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Sweet Lord are there?
10 vinyl pressings of My Sweet Lord are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was My Sweet Lord first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France. One of them is RCA Victor PR 005.
How do I tell if my copy of My Sweet Lord is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PR 005, PR 006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PR 005 A and PR 005 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Sweet Lord 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.
