US
March 1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2453
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
Vinyl pressings
On The Way Up
by Ann Margret · 1962
20 pressings9 countriesCountryBalladJazzPop
On The Way Up 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 On The Way Up
14 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 7 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
March 1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2453
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M2 PY4151-1S I IVSide A runout
M2 PY4152-1S IV ISide B runout
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2453
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M2 PP-4149-1S I ⋀1Side A Runout stamped
M2 PP-4150-1S I ⋀1Side B Runout stamped
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2453
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway
- Runout / matrix
M2 PY4151-2S A1 RSide One
M2 PY4152-2S A1 RSide Two
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2453RCA Victor LSP 2453
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M2 PY4151-3S HA side runout - stamped
M2 PY4152-3S HB side runout - stamped
M2PY-4151A side label
M2PY-4152B side label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2453
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M2 PP 4149-2S B1 R RRunout Side A
M2 PP 4150-4S A1 R RRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2453First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2453First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Germany | RCA LSP 2453First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Japan | Victor SHP-5266First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Philippines | RCA Victor LSP-2453First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | RCA Victor RD-7503First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | RCA Victor SF-7503 / RCA Victor SF.7503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2453First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2453First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2453 / RCA Victor LSP 2453First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2453First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2453First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2453First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Italy | RCA Victor LPM-2453 / RCA Victor LPM 2453First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Italy | RCA Victor LSP-2453LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | South Korea | RCA JRLP-3043LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | South Korea | Seoul Records SRPR-135 / RCA LSP 2453LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Now Or Never Recordings NON 23005LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Oscar OR 603LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | South Korea | HIT HS-1038LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Oh, Lonesome Me2:34
- A2Slowly2:05
- A3Fever2:50
- A4What Do You Want From Me2:25
- A5Heartbreak Hotel2:27
- A6I Just Don't Understand2:37
- B1His Ring2:21
- B2Could It Be2:10
- B3What Am I Supposed To Do2:45
- B4Let Me Go, Lover!2:58
- B5Moon River2:28
- B6My Last Date (With You)2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Way Up are there?
20 vinyl pressings of On The Way Up are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1962 and 2023.
When was On The Way Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Italy, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-2453, released March 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Way Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-2453, LPM-2453, RD-7503, SF-7503) 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 On The Way Up 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.
