US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-2157
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
V-2157-NY-MGV-51.186Side A
V-2157-NY-MGV-51.187Side B
Anita O'DayTrav'lin' Light
Vinyl pressings
Trav'lin' Light
by Anita O'Day · 1961
12 pressings6 countriesBig BandVocalJazzPop
Trav'lin' Light 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 Trav'lin' Light
5 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Verve Records V6-2157
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-2157
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
V-2157-NY-MGV-51.186 1 [block S symbol] WCSide A Runout
V-2157-NY-MGV-51.187 1 [block S symbol] WCSide B Runout
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 1550
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
V-2157A-INSide A
V-2157B-INSide B
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-2157
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Verve Records V-2157First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1550First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records V-2157First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records V6-2157First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records V-2157First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | World Record Club ST. 600 / World Record Club T 600LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | UK | World Record Club T. 600 / World Record Club T 600LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2582LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Verve Records 2304 584LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Japan | Verve Records V6-2157 / Verve Records POJJ-1598LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | WaxTime 771786LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2017 | Europe | Spiral Records 8105258LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Repress, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Repress, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Trav'lin' Light3:33
- A2The Moon Looks Down And Laughs3:56
- A3Don't Explain3:10
- A4Remember2:37
- A5Some Other Spring2:25
- A6What A Little Moonlight Can Do2:28
- B1Miss Brown To You4:02
- B2God Bless The Child2:05
- B3If The Moon Turns Green2:52
- B4I Hear Music2:13
- B5Lover Come Back To Me2:46
- B6Crazy He Calls Me3:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Trav'lin' Light are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Trav'lin' Light are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 2017.
When was Trav'lin' Light first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Verve Records V-2157.
How do I tell if my copy of Trav'lin' Light is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-2157, V6-2157, CLP 1550) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V-2157-NY-MGV-51.186 and V-2157-NY-MGV-51.187. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Trav'lin' Light 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.
