US
1961- Label and catalog number
- King Records 772
- Format
- LP, Album, Styrene, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K-12-772-A-1Runout A
K-12-772-B-1Runout B
The Stanley BrothersSing The Songs They Like Best
Vinyl pressings
Sing The Songs They Like Best
by The Stanley Brothers · 1961
11 pressings3 countriesBluegrassFolkWorld& Country
Sing The Songs They Like Best was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Sing The Songs They Like Best
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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.
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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | King Records 772First yearLP, Album, Styrene, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | King Records 772LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | King Records 772LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | King Records SK 772 / Gusto Records SK 772LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | King Records SK 772 / Gusto Records SK 772LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | King Records SK 772 / Starday Records SK 772LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | King Records K 772 / Starday Records K 772LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | King Records K 772 / Starday Records K 772LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | King Records SK 772LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | Gusto-Starday VIP-5065(M)LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Gusto-Starday VIP-5065(M)LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Wild Side Of Life2:12
- A2Lover's Quarrel2:42
- A3The Window Up Above2:37
- A4The Story Of The Lawson Family2:32
- A5Little Willie2:36
- A6Hey, Hey, Hey2:01
- B1Mountain Dew2:40
- B2I'll Take The Blame2:05
- B3Wild Bill Jones2:14
- B4She's More To Be Pited2:10
- B5I'd Worship You2:14
- B6Jenny Lynn2:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sing The Songs They Like Best are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sing The Songs They Like Best are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1961 and 1978.
When was Sing The Songs They Like Best first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is King Records 772.
How do I tell if my copy of Sing The Songs They Like Best is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 772) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-12-772-A-1 and K-12-772-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sing The Songs They Like Best 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.