US
1962- Label and catalog number
- HiFi Records SL-1007HiFi Records L-1007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Arthur LymanMany Moods Of Arthur Lyman
Vinyl pressings
Many Moods Of Arthur Lyman
by Arthur Lyman · 1962
11 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningSpace-AgePacificExotica
Many Moods Of Arthur Lyman 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 Many Moods Of Arthur Lyman
7 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
- HiFi Records L-1007
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L-1007 A-D2A
L-1007 B-D2B
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- HiFi Records L-1007
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- HiFi Records SL-1007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SL-1007-A2.Side A runout, etched
SL-1007-B2.Side B runout, etched
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- HiFi Records L-1007Sparton L-1007
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Sparton L-1007
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | HiFi Records L-1007First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Australia | HiFi Records SL-1007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | HiFi Records L-1007 / Sparton L-1007First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Sparton L-1007First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Mexico | HiFi Records MSL 1007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | HiFi Records SL-1007 / HiFi Records L-1007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | HiFi Records L-1007First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | HiFi Records L-1007LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1963 | UK | Vocalion VA 8010LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | HiFi Records L-1007 / Sparton SL-1007LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | HiFi Records SL-1007 / HiFi Records L-1007LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sicilian Holiday1:50
- A2Jungle Flower3:00
- A3Anna1:55
- A4Babalu2:25
- A5Something Wonderful2:50
- A6March Of The Siamese Children1:30
- B1Love Theme From "El Cid"2:50
- B2Pua Maiole2:18
- B3America2:00
- B4Ka Anoi2:00
- B5Londonderry Air2:52
- B6Planting Rice2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Many Moods Of Arthur Lyman are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Many Moods Of Arthur Lyman are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 1963.
When was Many Moods Of Arthur Lyman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Australia, Canada, Mexico. One of them is HiFi Records SL-1007.
How do I tell if my copy of Many Moods Of Arthur Lyman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SL-1007, L-1007, MSL 1007) 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 Many Moods Of Arthur Lyman 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.
