US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29200
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(45-86373)
(45-86374)◈
Sammy Davis Jr.Because Of You
Vinyl pressings
Because Of You
by Sammy Davis Jr. · 1954
15 pressings6 countriesVocalEasy ListeningJazzPop
Because Of You was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Because Of You
12 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 5 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29200
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29200
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 83673 1 Vlll 1Side A Runout
45 86374 9 1Side B Runout
(86373)Side A Label
(86374)✤Side B Label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29200
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
UK
October 1954- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05326
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DW86373A stamped
DW86374B stamped
UK
October 1954- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05326
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DW86373 NA stamped
DW86374 NB stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Australia | Columbia DO-70143First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Decca 29200First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Decca 29200First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Decca 9-29200First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | New Zealand | Columbia DO.70143First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Brunswick 05326First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-29200First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Decca 29200First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-29200First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-29200First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | UK | Brunswick 05326First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Brunswick 05326First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Brunswick 45-053267", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 60.998Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 05326Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ABecause Of You - Part 12:40
- BBecause Of You - Part 22:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Because Of You are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Because Of You are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1954 and 1962.
When was Because Of You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca 9-29200.
How do I tell if my copy of Because Of You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-29200, 29200, 05326, DO-70143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (45-86373) and (45-86374)◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Because Of You 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.
