Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1 C 062-81 070 D
- Format
- LP, Album
Al MartinoSummer Of 42
Vinyl pressings
Summer Of 42
by Al Martino · 1972
10 pressings6 countriesPop
Summer Of 42 was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Summer Of 42
5 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-793
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 793
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STI-793Side 1
ST2-793Side 2
ST1793 YCAPX1118-1Side 1
ST2793 YCAPX1119-1Side 2
Barbados
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-793
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-793
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Capitol Records ST 793First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Barbados | Capitol Records ST-793First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-793First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 062-81 070 DFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-793First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-793 / Capitol Records SW-8-0793LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1976 | New Zealand | World Record Club 1750CLP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Australia | World Record Club R-02945 / World Record Club R. 02945LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1978 | Australia | World Record Club R-02945 / World Record Club R. 02945LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records ST-793 / Starline ST-793LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Summer Knows
- A2It’s Impossible
- A3More Than Ever Now
- A4Where Do I Begin
- A5Come Run With Me
- B1Losing My Mind
- B2Look Around {You’Il Find Me There}
- B3Loving Her Was Easier
- B4A Time For Us
- B5Gift Of Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Summer Of 42 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Summer Of 42 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1978.
When was Summer Of 42 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, US, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is Capitol Records 1 C 062-81 070 D.
How do I tell if my copy of Summer Of 42 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1 C 062-81 070 D, ST-793, ST 793) 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 Summer Of 42 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.
