US
1959- Label and catalog number
- King Records 645
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
The Stanley BrothersHymns And Sacred Songs
Vinyl pressings
Hymns And Sacred Songs
by The Stanley Brothers · 1959
11 pressings3 countriesBluegrassFolkWorld& Country
Hymns And Sacred Songs was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Hymns And Sacred Songs
4 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year. 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- King Records 645King Records KS 645
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
KSD-12-645-A-1Side A runout etched
KSD-12-645-B-1Side B runout etched
K-12-645-ASide A label
K-12-645-BSide B label
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- King Records 645
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- King Records 645
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
K-12-645-A-1Side A runout etched
K-12-645-B-1Side B runout etched
K-12-645-ASide A label
K-12-645-BSide B 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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | King Records 645First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | King Records 645 / King Records KS 645First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | King Records 645First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | King Records 645First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | King Records 645LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | King Records 645LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | King Records 645LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | Gusto-Starday VIP-5045(M)LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | Collectors Classics CC 20LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | King Records 645LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | King Records 645LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1How Can We Thank Him For What He Has Done
- A2My Lord's Going To Set Me Free
- A3I'll Meet You In Church Sunday Morning
- A4Wings Of Angels
- A5White Dove
- A6That Home Far Away
- B1The Angel Of Death
- B2Daniel Prayed
- B3He Said If I Be Lifted Up
- B4Are You Afraid To Die
- B5Mother's Footsteps Guide Me On
- B6This Wicked Path Of Sin
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hymns And Sacred Songs are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hymns And Sacred Songs are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1959 and 1988.
When was Hymns And Sacred Songs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is King Records 645.
How do I tell if my copy of Hymns And Sacred Songs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 645) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hymns And Sacred Songs 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.