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First-year pressing

The Cruel Sea 1963 UK Pressing (R 5044)

The Cruel Sea by The Dakotas

Artist
The Dakotas
Title
The Cruel Sea
Label
  • Parlophone R 5044
Country
UK
Released
July 5, 1963
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

  • 7XCE 17387-1N RA KT 1Side A runout, stamped
  • 7XCE 17388-1N RA KMT 1Side B runout, stamped
All 16 pressings of The Cruel Sea