US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X8316
- Format
- 7", Single
Slim WhitmanCareless Hands / A Very Precious Love
Vinyl pressings
Careless Hands / A Very Precious Love
by Slim Whitman · 1957
10 pressings7 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Careless Hands / A Very Precious Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Careless Hands / A Very Precious Love
3 pressings came out in 1957, 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X8316
- Format
- 7", Single
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 45-IM.8316
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Imperial 45-IM.8316First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X8316First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X8316First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1958 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-13297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Denmark | London Records 45-HL 85907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Netherlands | London American Recordings FL 17247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Norway | London Records 45-HL 85907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London American Recordings HLP. 8590Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HLP.85907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Imperial IM. 8316Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACareless Hands
- BA Very Precious Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Careless Hands / A Very Precious Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Careless Hands / A Very Precious Love are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Careless Hands / A Very Precious Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada. One of them is Imperial X8316.
How do I tell if my copy of Careless Hands / A Very Precious Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X8316, 45-IM.8316) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Careless Hands / A Very Precious Love 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.
