US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Cadence CLP 25054
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CLP 25054 A AWB-AD-1Etched - Side 1
CLP 25054 B AWB-AD-2Etched - Side 2
MO9Y-5653Label - Side 1
MO9Y-5654Label - Side 2
Andy WilliamsAndy Williams' Best
Vinyl pressings
Andy Williams' Best
by Andy Williams · 1962
13 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Andy Williams' Best was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Andy Williams' Best
13 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Cadence CLP 3054
- Format
- LP, Mono, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
P2 CLP 3054A MO9P-5647Side 1 Runout
CLP 3054B B1 MO9P-5648Side 2 Runout
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Cadence CLP 25054
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M09Y-5653 CLP 25054 AEtched Side 1
M09Y-5654 CLP 25054 BEtched Side 2
HStamped Both sides
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Cadence CLP 25054
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CLP25054A M09Y-5653-1 A5 ISide A runout, variant 1
CLP-25054B M09Y-5654-1 I A5Side B runout, variant 1
CLP25054A M09Y-5653-1 A4 ISide A runout, variant 2
CLP-25054B M09Y-5654-1 I A3Side B runout, variant 2
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Cadence CLP 3054
- Format
- LP, Mono, Compilation
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Cadence CLP 25054
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CLP 25054 A MO9Y-5653Side A, runout
CLP 25054 B MO9Y-5654Side B, runout
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.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Cadence CLP 3054First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Cadence CLP 25054First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Cadence CLP 3054First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Japan | Cadence FY 2First yearLP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | London Records HA-A 8005First yearLP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Cadence CLP 25054First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Cadence CLP 3054First yearLP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Cadence CLP 3054First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | Cadence CLP 25054First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Cadence CLP 25054First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Cadence CLP 3054First yearLP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Cadence CLP 25054First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Cadence CLP 3054First yearLP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Bilbao Song2:09
- A2Lonely Street2:43
- A3(In The Summer Time) You Don't Want My Love2:11
- A4The Village Of St. Bernadette2:38
- A5Canadian Sunset2:37
- A6How Wonderful To Know2:15
- B1The Hawaiian Wedding Song (Ke Kali Nei Au)2:27
- B2Do You Mind2:14
- B3Are You Sincere2:44
- B4I Like Your Kind Of Love2:28
- B5Don't Go To Strangers2:53
- B6Butterfly2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Andy Williams' Best are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Andy Williams' Best are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Andy Williams' Best first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Canada, Japan. One of them is Cadence CLP 25054.
How do I tell if my copy of Andy Williams' Best is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLP 25054, CLP 3054, HA-A 8005, FY 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CLP 25054 A AWB-AD-1 and CLP 25054 B AWB-AD-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Andy Williams' Best 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.
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