US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X8267
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IF-629Label A
IF-631Label B
Slim WhitmanThe Singing Hills / I Hate To See You Cry
Vinyl pressings
The Singing Hills / I Hate To See You Cry
by Slim Whitman · 1954
10 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkFolkWorld
The Singing Hills 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 The Singing Hills
6 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 4 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
- Imperial 8267
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IF-629A label
IF-631B label
UK
November 1954- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HL.8091
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSC.704Side A label
MSC-705Side B label
UK
November 1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL8091
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Canada
1954- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1292
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IF-629A label
IF-631B label
New Zealand
1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL.1013
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Quality 1292First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | New Zealand | London Records HL.1013First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Imperial X8267First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Imperial 8267First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | London American Recordings HL.8091First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | London Records 45-HL8091First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Australia | London Records HL-1013Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Quality K12927", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Decca NL 4019Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | London Records HL.8091 / London American Recordings HL.8091Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AThe Singing Hills2:25
- BI Hate To See You Cry2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Singing Hills are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Singing Hills are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1954 and 1955.
When was The Singing Hills first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Imperial X8267.
How do I tell if my copy of The Singing Hills is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X8267, 8267, HL.8091, 45-HL8091) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IF-629 and IF-631. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Singing Hills 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.
