US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5018
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
X T S POLP 80253-1B STERLING LH 2 CSide A runout
S X T1 POLP 80254-2B STERLING LH 3 CSide B runout
POLP 80253Side A label
POLP 80254Side B label
Arthur FiedlerPlay The Music Of Paul Simon
Vinyl pressings
Play The Music Of Paul Simon
by Arthur Fiedler · 1972
10 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningPopClassical
Play The Music Of Paul Simon 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 Play The Music Of Paul Simon
9 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
- Polydor PD 5018
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-5018(Side A label)
2391 020(Side A label)
POLP 80253(Side A label)
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5018
- Format
- LP, Album · Scranton Pressing
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5018
- Format
- LP, Album · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
POLD 5018--1A #4 - 1 IAM
POLD 80254--1A #4 - 1 IAM
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5018
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 020
- 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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Polydor 2391 020First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 2391 020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Polydor 2391 020First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Polydor 2391 020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD 5018First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD 5018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD 5018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD 5018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD 5018First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD 5018 / Polydor SW-94378LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1The Sound Of Silence2:46
- A2A Hazy Shade Of Winter2:50
- A3Scarborough Fair / Canticle2:42
- A4Mrs. Robinson3:24
- A5The Dangling Conversation3:22
- A6El Condor Pasa3:08
- B1The 59th Street Bridge Song ("Feelin' Groovy")2:20
- B2Cecilia2:31
- B3Homeward Bound2:56
- B4Old Friends2:44
- B5Bridge Over Troubled Waters5:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Play The Music Of Paul Simon are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Play The Music Of Paul Simon are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Play The Music Of Paul Simon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor PD 5018.
How do I tell if my copy of Play The Music Of Paul Simon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD 5018, 2391 020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, X T S POLP 80253-1B STERLING LH 2 C and S X T1 POLP 80254-2B STERLING LH 3 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Play The Music Of Paul Simon 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.
