US
February 1956- Label and catalog number
- Roost RLP 2206
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LPM 5135A label matrix
LPM 5136B label matrix
Beverly KenneySings For Johnny Smith
Vinyl pressings
Sings For Johnny Smith
by Beverly Kenney · 1956
10 pressings3 countriesVocalJazzPop
Sings For Johnny Smith was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Sings For Johnny Smith
2 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year. 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
February 1956- Label and catalog number
- Roost RLP 2206
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · No deep grooves
- Runout / matrix
LPM 5135A label matrix
LPM 5136B label matrix
RLPM-5135 - EB-3063-N2 90 (Anvil) RLPN-5135A label matrix Variant
RLPM-5136 - EB-3064-N2 RLPN-5136 (anvil) 90B label matrix Variant
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Roost RLP 2206First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Roost RLP 2206First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Roost RLP 2206LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Japan | Roost YW-7560-ROLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | Roulette YW-7560-RO / Roost YW-7560-ROLP, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Spain | Roost LP 2206LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | Roost RLP 2206 / Fresh Sound Records 2206LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Japan | Roost TOJJ-5918LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1994 | Japan | Roost TOJJ-5918LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Japan | Roost WPJR-10056LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Surrey With The Fringe On Top2:07
- A2Tis' Autumn2:26
- A3Looking For A Boy2:18
- A4I'll Know My Love (Greensleeves)2:31
- A5Destination Moon2:18
- A6Ball & Chain (Sweet Lorraine)3:00
- B1Almost Like Being In Love2:08
- B2Stairway To The Stars2:48
- B3There Will Never Be Another You2:09
- B4This Little Town Is Paris3:05
- B5Moe's Blues2:15
- B6Snuggled On Your Shoulder2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sings For Johnny Smith are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sings For Johnny Smith are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1956 and 2019.
When was Sings For Johnny Smith first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Roost RLP 2206, released February 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Sings For Johnny Smith is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RLP 2206) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LPM 5135 and LPM 5136. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sings For Johnny Smith 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.