US
1959- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-296
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ABC 296-A2(Side A Variant 1 stamped)
ABC 296 -B-2(Side B Variant 1 stamped)
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Vinyl pressings
My Heart Sings
by Paul Anka · 1959
17 pressings11 countriesVocalPop
My Heart Sings was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Heart Sings
14 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 9 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABCS-296
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-296ABC-Paramount ABC 296
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ABC 296-A LWRunout side A
ABC 296-B LWRunout side B
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-296
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Promo
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1196
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Argentina
1959- Label and catalog number
- Ariel AP 118
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Argentina | Ariel AP 118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | Brazil | Polydor FLPG 20 6038First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Sparton ABCS 296First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | Canada | Sparton ABC 296 / ABC-Paramount ABC 296First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Colombia | Polydor LPHM 608618First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Colombia | Polydor SLPHM 608618First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | France | Vega ABC 296First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | Italy | Columbia 33 SCXQ 8251First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | Japan | ABC-Paramount ABC-296First year10", Album, Mono · Mono | 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1196First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-296First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-296First yearLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS-296First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-296 / ABC-Paramount ABC 296First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Columbia 33-QSX 12044 / Columbia 33 QSX 12044LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Mexico | Gamma GA 91-006LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | Vene Vox BL-202LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1(All Of A Sudden) My Heart Sings2:58
- A2Under Paris Skies1:54
- A3Autumn Leaves3:32
- A4Pigalle1:49
- A5Comme Ci, Comme Ca3:15
- A6C'Est Si Bon3:18
- B1Melodie D'Amour3:00
- B2I Miss You So2:26
- B3I Love Paris2:20
- B4If You Love Me (Really Love Me)2:09
- B5Les Filles De Paris3:50
- B6So It's Goodbye3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Heart Sings are there?
17 vinyl pressings of My Heart Sings are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was My Heart Sings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Argentina, Brazil and more. One of them is ABC-Paramount ABC-296.
How do I tell if my copy of My Heart Sings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABC-296, ABCS-296, 33SX 1196, AP 118) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABC 296-A2 and ABC 296 -B-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Heart 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.
