US
June 15, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74508
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Indianapolis pressing
- Runout / matrix
Λ I 7 9376--2S IRunout, Side A
Λ I 7---9377--1S IRunout, Side B
7-9376Label, Side A
7-9377Label, Side B
Vinyl pressings
A Portrait Of Patsy Cline
by Patsy Cline · 1964
33 pressings4 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
A Portrait Of Patsy Cline was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 A Portrait Of Patsy Cline
18 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 4 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
June 15, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4508
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Indianapolis pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG-9376--1S Λ1 IA side runout, stamped
MG-9377--1S I Λ2B side runout, stamped
US
June 15, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74508
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pinckneyville press
- Runout / matrix
7 9376 2 2Run out, side A (stamped)
7 9377 2 2Run out, side B (stamped)
7-9376Label, side A
7-9377◆Label, side B
US
June 15, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74508
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 9376 1 1Run out, side A (stamped)
7 9377 1 1Run out, side B (stamped)
7-9376Label, side A
7-9377⦿Label, side B
US
June 15, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4508
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG9376T1Side A runout
MG9377T1Side B runout
MG 9376Side A label
MG 9377 ◉Side B label
US
June 15, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74508
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pinckneyville press
- Runout / matrix
7 9376 2 2Run out, side A (stamped)
7 9377 2 2Run out, side B (stamped)
7-9376Label, side A
7-9377◆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 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Festival Records FL-31,352First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Decca DL 74508First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Decca DL 74508First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick STA 8589First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8589First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Decca DL 4508First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Brunswick DL 74508First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Decca DL 4508First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Decca DL 4508First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Decca DL 74508First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Decca DL 4508First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Decca DL 74508First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Decca DL 74508First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Decca DL 4508First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Decca DL 4508First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-224LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | MCA Coral MCA-224LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-224LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-224LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-224LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-224LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | MCA Records MUP 350LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | MCA Records MUPS 350LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 74508LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | MCA Coral DL 74508LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-224LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-224 / MCA Records MCA 224LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Faded Love3:43
- A2I'll Sail My Ship Alone2:20
- A3When You Need A Laugh2:45
- A4Crazy Arms2:23
- A5Always2:40
- A6When I Get Thru With You2:34
- B1Blue Moon Of Kentucky0:00
- B2Someday You'll Want Me To Want You2:49
- B3Who Can I Count On2:41
- B4You Took Him Off My Hands2:58
- B5Your Kinda Love2:29
- B6Does Your Heart Beat For Me2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Portrait Of Patsy Cline are there?
33 vinyl pressings of A Portrait Of Patsy Cline are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1988.
When was A Portrait Of Patsy Cline first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada, Australia. One of them is Decca DL 74508, released June 15, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of A Portrait Of Patsy Cline is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 74508, DL 4508, STA 8589, LAT 8589) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Λ I 7 9376--2S I and Λ I 7---9377--1S I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Portrait Of Patsy Cline 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.
