US
February 1966- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' ESP 1025
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ESPS 1025A ORT-1 [DBH]Side A runout
ESPS 1025B ORT-1 [DBH]Side B runout
Patty WatersSings
Vinyl pressings
Sings
by Patty Waters · 1966
11 pressings3 countriesFree JazzExperimentalJazz
Sings was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Sings
4 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' ESP 1025
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ESP 1025 A ORT-1 DBHSide A
ESP 1025 B ORT-1 DBHSide B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' ESP 1025
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' ESP 1025
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 1025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 1025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 1025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 1025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | ESP-Disk' SFX-10720LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | ESP-Disk' SFX-10720LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Italy | Get Back GET1015 / ESP-Disk' ESP # 1015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Base Record ESP 1025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Get Back GET1015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | ESP-Disk' ESP 1025 / Base Record ESP 1025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | ESP-Disk' ESP 1025 / Base Record ESP 1025LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Moon, Don't Come Up Tonight2:50
- A2Why Can't I Come To You2:40
- A3You Thrill Me1:17
- A4Sad Am I, Glad Am I1:20
- A5Why Is Love Such A Funny Thing1:05
- A6I Can't Forget You1:41
- A7You Loved Me2:37
- BBlack Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair13:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sings are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sings are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1998.
When was Sings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is ESP-Disk' ESP 1025, released February 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Sings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ESP 1025) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ESPS 1025A ORT-1 [DBH] and ESPS 1025B ORT-1 [DBH]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.