US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12308
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP12308-1Side A runout-etched
LP12308-2Side B runout-etched
Slim WhitmanGod's Hand In Mine
Vinyl pressings
God's Hand In Mine
by Slim Whitman · 1966
11 pressings5 countriesFolkWorld& Country
God's Hand In Mine was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 God's Hand In Mine
4 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12308
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LP-12308-1-SIDE1 A1 I
LP-12308-1-SIDE2 A2 I
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9308
- Format
- LP, Mono
South Africa
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial IRC 433
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Imperial LP-9308First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | South Africa | Imperial IRC 433First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Imperial LP-12308First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Imperial LP-12308First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Sunset Records SLS.50219 / Sunset Records SLS 50219LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Axis AX-260153LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | United Artists Records L 45225/6LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Imperial LP-9308LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Liberty LN-10152LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Imperial LP 9308LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Liberty LN-10152LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1With God's Hand In Mine3:05
- A2He Bought My Soul At Calvary3:15
- A3What A Friend We Have In Jesus2:37
- A4He Reached Down His Hand3:05
- A5A Miracle Of Love2:35
- A6Carried On The Shoulders Of The Shepherd2:45
- B1My Father Watched Over Me2:40
- B2How Great Thou Art2:50
- B3He Set My Tears To Music2:16
- B4Who At My Door Is Standing2:50
- B5He'll Understand And Say Well Done2:30
- B6The Love Of God2:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of God's Hand In Mine are there?
11 vinyl pressings of God's Hand In Mine are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1984.
When was God's Hand In Mine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, South Africa. One of them is Imperial LP-12308.
How do I tell if my copy of God's Hand In Mine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-12308, LP-9308, IRC 433) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP12308-1 and LP12308-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is God's Hand In Mine 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.
