US
May 16, 1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-7883
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M5 PW2252--1S IRunout A, stamped
M5 PW1151--1S IRunout B, stamped
M5PW-2252Label A
M5PW-1151Label B
Vinyl pressings
Cupid / Farewell, My Darling
by Sam Cooke · 1961
23 pressings13 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Cupid / Farewell, My Darling was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Cupid / Farewell, My Darling
20 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 11 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
May 16, 1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-7883
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(M5PW-2252)Label A
(M5PW-1151)Label B
M5 PW2252--5S HDeadwax A
M5 PW1151--5S HDeadwax B
US
May 16, 1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-7883
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M5 PW2252-4S A1A-Side Runout - Stamped
M5 PW1151-4SB-Side Runout - Stamped
M5PW-2252Label A
M5PW-1151Label B
US
May 16, 1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 37-7883
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Compact Single 33
- Runout / matrix
M5PI-2254-2SFLIP SIDE IS M5PI-2255-2S
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA 45-RCA 1242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M5PW-2252-1CA Side
M5PW-1151-1CB Side
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA 45-RCA-1242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M5PW-2252-1CA Side
M5PW-1151-1CB Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | RCA 101092First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Brazil | RCA Victor LC-16005First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-7883First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Germany | RCA 47-7883First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Greece | RCA 47g 801First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Ireland | RCA 45-ERC 1242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Italy | RCA 45N 1184 / RCA (47-7883)First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Italy | RCA 45N 1184 / RCA (47-7883)First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 4/60254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Spain | RCA 37-7883First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | RCA 45-RCA 1242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | RCA 45-RCA-1242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | RCA 45-RCA 1242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | RCA RCA 1242First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | UK | RCA 45-RCA-1242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Barbados | RCA B 9447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Victor SS-12767" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ACupid2:30
- BFarewell, My Darling2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cupid / Farewell, My Darling are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Cupid / Farewell, My Darling are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1961 and 1985.
When was Cupid / Farewell, My Darling first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-7883, released May 16, 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Cupid / Farewell, My Darling is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-7883, 37-7883, 45-RCA 1242, 45-RCA-1242) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M5 PW2252--1S I and M5 PW1151--1S I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cupid / Farewell, My Darling 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.
