UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCX 6479Columbia 1E 062 ◦ 04918
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
YAX 4277 - 1Runout, A-side, stamped
YAX 4278 - 1Runout, B-side, stamped
Benny HillWords And Music
Vinyl pressings
Words And Music
by Benny Hill · 1971
14 pressings5 countriesSpoken WordComedyNon-MusicPop
Words And Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Words And Music
2 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SOEX 9868
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Columbia SOEX 9868First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Music For Pleasure MFP 50040LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Columbia SCX 6479 / Columbia 1E 062 ◦ 04918First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 50040LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Music For Pleasure MFP 50040LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Music For Pleasure MFP 50040LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | EMI NTS 135 / EMI 0C 058-06 488LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records SN-16139LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records SN-12049LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | UK | EMI THIS 27 / EMI 0C 054-06 488LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Drum DRUM 8034 / Columbia SOEX-9868LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Axis AX-1101LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 50040LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | EMI THIS 27 / EMI 0C 054-06 488LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Ernie
- A2Anna Marie
- A3Broken-Hearted Lovers' Stew
- A4Colleen
- A5Rachel
- A6The Beach At San Tropez
- A7Suzy
- A8Ting-A-Ling-A-Loo
- B1Ted
- B2Tour Guide
- B3Interview
- B4Making A Commercial
- B5The Birds And The Bees
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Words And Music are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Words And Music are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 1981.
When was Words And Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Australia. One of them is Columbia SCX 6479.
How do I tell if my copy of Words And Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCX 6479, SOEX 9868) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YAX 4277 - 1 and YAX 4278 - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Words And Music 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.
