US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2366RCA Victor LPM 2366
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Al HirtThe Greatest Horn In The World
Vinyl pressings
The Greatest Horn In The World
by Al Hirt · 1961
17 pressings5 countriesJazz
The Greatest Horn In The World 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 The Greatest Horn In The World
13 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
- RCA Victor LSP-2366RCA Victor LSP2366
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing, Black Dog
- Runout / matrix
L2PY-5372Side 1 matrix
L2PY-5371Side 2 matrix
L2PY-5372- -6S Ⅰ A1Side A runout, variant 1
L2PY-5371-12S Ⅰ A2Side B runout, variant 1
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2366RCA Victor LPM 2366
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G2 L2PP536̶9̶70-1S ISide A runout
L2PP537̶0̶69-1 C1 ISide B runout
L2PP-5370Side A label
L2PP-5369Side B label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2366RCA Victor LPM 2366
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2366
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2366RCA Victor LPM 2366
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2366First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2366First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Chile | RCA Victor LPM-2366 / RCA Victor LPM 2366First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Italy | RCA Italiana S.p.A. LPM/LSP 2366First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Spain | RCA Victor LPM-2366 / RCA Victor LPM 2366First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Spain | RCA Victor LPM-2366 / RCA Victor LPM 2366First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2366 / RCA Victor LPM 2366First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2366 / RCA Victor LSP2366First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2366 / RCA Victor LPM 2366First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2366 / RCA Victor LPM 2366First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2366First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2366 / RCA Victor LPM 2366First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2366 / RCA Victor LSP 2366First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2366LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2366LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSP2366LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSP-2366LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Stompin' At The Savoy2:36
- A2Begin The Beguine2:29
- A3Let's Do It2:33
- A4Sweet Sue Just You2:41
- A5Undecided2:17
- A6I'm On My Way2:30
- B1Out Of Nowhere2:20
- B2Georgia On My Mind2:32
- B3Stella By Starlight2:57
- B4Willow Weep For Me2:45
- B5What's New2:49
- B6To Ava3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Greatest Horn In The World are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Greatest Horn In The World are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Greatest Horn In The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada, Chile, Italy and more. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-2366.
How do I tell if my copy of The Greatest Horn In The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-2366, LSP-2366, LPM/LSP 2366) 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 The Greatest Horn In The World 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.
