US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4053
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG7796T5
MG7797T3
The Bill Shepherd SingersIrish Sing-Along
Vinyl pressings
Irish Sing-Along
by The Bill Shepherd Singers · 1960
11 pressings6 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Irish Sing-Along was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Irish Sing-Along
2 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74053
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7-7796 1A-side Label
7-7797 1B-side Label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Decca DL 74053First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 4053First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | South Africa | Brunswick LAT 3096LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Ace Of Hearts AH 124 / Ace Of Hearts AH.124LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-78LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 78LP | LP |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Calendar Records R66-213LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | Festival Records FL-30,006LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA 78LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Decca DL 74053LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 74053LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1When Irish Eyes Are Smiling2:27
- A2The Rose Of Tralee3:14
- A3Kerry Dance2:37
- A4A Little Bit Of Heaven3:47
- A5I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen3:02
- A6Shenanigans1:47
- B1Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral2:32
- B2Mother Machree2:22
- B3Come Back To Erin4:08
- B4The Girl I Left Behind Me1:33
- B5Molly Malone2:55
- B6Christmas In Killarney2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Irish Sing-Along are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Irish Sing-Along are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1960 and 1980.
When was Irish Sing-Along first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 4053.
How do I tell if my copy of Irish Sing-Along is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 4053, DL 74053) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG7796T5 and MG7797T3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Irish Sing-Along 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.