US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 25245
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LPS-75302-RE1 Ⅰ B1Side A runout - stamped
LPS 75303 RE1 A1 ⅠSide B runout - stamped
Wink MartindaleDeck Of Cards
Vinyl pressings
Deck Of Cards
by Wink Martindale · 1959
13 pressings5 countriesReligiousPop
Deck Of Cards 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 Deck Of Cards
6 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 3245
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 3245
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · RCA Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Λ1 M 50375 I2 IRunout A
Λ1 M_50376_ I1 B1 IRunout B
M 50,375Label A
M 50,376Label B
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-D 2240
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 3245
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
DLP 3245-S1 M 50375 I2 B1Runout side A
M_50376_II DLP3245-S2 C2Runout side B
New Zealand
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records HAM-D 6092
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Dot Records DLP 3245First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-D 6092First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | UK | London Records HA-D 2240First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | US | Dot Records DLP 25245First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Dot Records DLP 3245First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Dot Records DLP 3245First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Hamilton HLP 128(A) / Hamilton HLP 128LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | PYE Goldengroove GGH-810 / Hamilton HLP 128LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GGL 0288LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Hamilton HLP-12128LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Hamilton HLP-128LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Spectacular HLP-12128LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Dot Records DLP 3245LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Deck Of Cards3:52
- A2Melody Of Love1:53
- A3Steal Away4:04
- A4Just A Closer Walk With Thee3:21
- A5The Shifting Whispering Sands3:25
- B1Peace In The Valley1:57
- B2Trees2:13
- B3Beyond The Sunset2:30
- B4Little Boy Blue2:40
- B5Moon River1:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Deck Of Cards are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Deck Of Cards are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1964.
When was Deck Of Cards first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Dot Records DLP 25245.
How do I tell if my copy of Deck Of Cards is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLP 25245, DLP 3245, HA-D 2240, HAM-D 6092) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LPS-75302-RE1 Ⅰ B1 and LPS 75303 RE1 A1 Ⅰ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Deck Of Cards 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.
