US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10969
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-157152-1A TIA-Side Runout Etching
ZSS-157151-1A TIB-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 157152A-Side Label
ZSS 157151B-Side Label
Tammy WynetteKids Say The Darndest Things
Vinyl pressings
Kids Say The Darndest Things
by Tammy Wynette · 1973
11 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Kids Say The Darndest Things was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Kids Say The Darndest Things
9 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10969
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-191152-1DA runout, etched
ZSS-191152-1DB runout, etched
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10969
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JZSP 157153Side A Label
JZSS 157152Side B Label
UK
August 31, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 1661
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
August 31, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 1661
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 1661 A1Side A Runout, Stamped
EPC S 1661 B1Side B Runout, Stamped
S EPC 1661ASide A, Label Matrix
S EPC 1661BSide B, Label Matrix
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10969
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Epic 5-10969First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Epic EPC S 16617", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Epic EPC S 1661First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Epic EPC S 1661First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | US | Epic 5-10969First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Epic 5-10969First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Epic 5-10969First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Australia | Epic ES-128First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Epic S EPC 1661First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Epic S EPC 1661First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Epic ES-1287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AKids Say The Darndest Things2:50
- BI Wish I Had A Mommy Like You3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kids Say The Darndest Things are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Kids Say The Darndest Things are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Kids Say The Darndest Things first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Epic 5-10969.
How do I tell if my copy of Kids Say The Darndest Things is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5-10969, S EPC 1661, EPC S 1661, ES-128) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS-157152-1A TI and ZSS-157151-1A TI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kids Say The Darndest Things 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.
