US
1961- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6161
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Al CaiolaHit Instrumentals From Western TV Themes
Vinyl pressings
Hit Instrumentals From Western TV Themes
by Al Caiola · 1961
11 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningSpace-AgeThemeJazz
Hit Instrumentals From Western TV Themes 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 Hit Instrumentals From Western TV Themes
9 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 5 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3161
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UA 3161-A-1A
UA 3161-B-1B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6161
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 1558
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CSD 1438His Master's Voice CSD. 1438
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAS 6161A-1 A 1Side A Runout (Stamped)
UAS 6161B-1 R 1Side B Runout (Stamped)
UAS.6161ASide A Label
UAS.6161BSide B Label
Argentina
1961- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3161
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Argentina | United Artists Records UAL 3161First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | Australia | United Artists Records UALS-8014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Australia | United Artists Records UAL-8014First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | United Artists Records UAL 3161First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1558First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice CSD 1438 / His Master's Voice CSD. 1438First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6161First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | United Artists Records UAL 3161First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6161First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | United Artists Records L 32350LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | United Artists Records SUAL-932,350 / United Artists Records SUAL-32350LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Law Man
- A2Laramie
- A3Theme From The Rebel
- A4Maverick
- A5The Ballad Of Paladin
- A6Tall Man
- B1Gunslinger
- B2Wagons Ho!
- B3The Deputy
- B4Bonanza
- B5Rawhide
- B6Bat Masterson
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hit Instrumentals From Western TV Themes are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hit Instrumentals From Western TV Themes are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Hit Instrumentals From Western TV Themes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 6161.
How do I tell if my copy of Hit Instrumentals From Western TV Themes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 6161, UAL 3161, CLP 1558, CSD 1438) 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 Hit Instrumentals From Western TV Themes 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.