US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Herald H-469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
H-1194Label A
H-1195Label B
1194-45 △8021Deadwax A
1195-45 △8023Deadwax B
The TurbansSister Sookey / I'll Always Watch Over You
Vinyl pressings
Sister Sookey / I'll Always Watch Over You
by The Turbans · 1956
10 pressings1 countryDoo WopRhythm & BluesRockBlues
Sister Sookey was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Sister Sookey
5 pressings came out in 1956, 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Herald H-469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1194-45Etched Side A
1195-45Etched Side B
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Herald H-469
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Herald H-469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1194-45 OOA-Side Runout
1195-45 OOB-Side Runout
H-1194A-Side Label
H-1195B-Side Label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Herald H-469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Herald H-469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Herald H-469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Herald H-469First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Herald H-469First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1956 | US | Herald H-469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Flashback Records FLB 617", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN 4337", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 14827", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Herald H-4697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN 4337", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASister Sookey2:45
- BI'll Always Watch Over You2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sister Sookey are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sister Sookey are listed here, from 1 country.
When was Sister Sookey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Herald H-469.
How do I tell if my copy of Sister Sookey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use H-469) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H-1194 and H-1195. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sister Sookey 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.
