US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8118
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MG4005T13 1P [upside-down 2]Side A, stamped
MG4006T13 1PSide B, stamped
MG 4005Side A, Label
MG 4006Side B, Label
Sammy Davis Jr.Starring Sammy Davis Jr.
Vinyl pressings
Starring Sammy Davis Jr.
by Sammy Davis Jr. · 1955
14 pressings8 countriesVocalPop
Starring Sammy Davis Jr. was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Starring Sammy Davis Jr.
4 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8118
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
MG4005T7 3side A runout stamped
MG4006T1 3side B runout stamped
MG4005T1 3side A runout stamped, variant 2
MG4006T2 3side B runout stamped, variant 2
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8118
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MG4005T12 1PSide A stamped
MG4006T11 1FSide B stamped
MG4005T8 1PSide A, variant 2, stamped
MG4006T4 1PSide B variant 2, stamped
Australia
1955- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records FR10-1004
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Australia | Festival Records FR10-1004First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 8118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 8118First yearLP | LP |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 8118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8153LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8153LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Australia | Festival Records FL-7025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 8118LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia 33OS 7540LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Brazil | Decca SLP 7704LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 8118LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Mexico | Decca RLM 8118LP | LP |
| ? | New Zealand | Festival Records FR10-100410", Album | 10", Album |
| ? | South Africa | Brunswick LAT 8024LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Lonesome Road
- A2Hey There
- A3And This Is My Beloved
- A4September Song
- A5Because Of You
- B1Easy To Love
- B2Glad To Be Unhappy
- B3Stan' Up An' Fight
- B4My Funny Valentine
- B5Spoken For
- B6The Birth Of The Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Starring Sammy Davis Jr. are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Starring Sammy Davis Jr. are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1955 and 1960.
When was Starring Sammy Davis Jr. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Australia. One of them is Decca DL 8118.
How do I tell if my copy of Starring Sammy Davis Jr. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 8118, FR10-1004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG4005T13 1P [upside-down 2] and MG4006T13 1P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Starring Sammy Davis Jr. 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.
