UK
September 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6042
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EFF.83Side A label
EFF.84Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Sincerely Yours, Vera Lynn No.1
by Vera Lynn · 1955
18 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningJazzBrass & Military
Sincerely Yours, Vera Lynn No.1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Sincerely Yours, Vera Lynn No.1
3 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
UK
September 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6042Decca DFE.6042
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EFF83-1 DR16967-16968 ISide A runout
EFF84-1 DR17114-17143 ISide B runout
EFF83A side label
EFF84B side label
Sweden
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6042
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Sweden | Decca DFE 6042First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | UK | Decca DFE 60427", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1955 | UK | Decca DFE 6042First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | UK | Decca DFE 6042 / Decca DFE.6042First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | UK | Decca DFE 60427", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1956 | UK | Decca DFE 60427", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1956 | UK | Decca DFE 60427", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1956 | Australia | Decca DFEA 60427", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Denmark | Decca DFE 60427", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Denmark | Decca DFE 60427", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Denmark | Decca DFE 60427", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Denmark | Decca DFE 60427", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Denmark | Decca DFE 60427", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 60427", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca DFEA-60427", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Denmark | Decca DFE 60427", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | US | London Records BEP.60427", EP | 7", EP |
| ? | US | London Records BEP 60427", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart
- A2From The Time You Say Goodbye
- B1Yours
- B2The Love Of My Life
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sincerely Yours, Vera Lynn No.1 are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Sincerely Yours, Vera Lynn No.1 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1957.
When was Sincerely Yours, Vera Lynn No.1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK, Sweden. One of them is Decca DFE 6042, released September 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Sincerely Yours, Vera Lynn No.1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DFE 6042) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EFF.83 and EFF.84. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sincerely Yours, Vera Lynn No.1 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.
