US
July 25, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2560Capitol Records ST-2560
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-2560-A1 [I A M in triangle]Side A /stamped
ST2-2560-A1#³ [I A M in triangle]Side B /stamped
Billy MayToday!
Vinyl pressings
Today!
by Billy May · 1966
15 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Today! was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Today!
8 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2560
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-2560-F1Side 1 Runout
T2-2560-F1Side 2 Runout
T1-2560Side 1 Label
T2-2560Side 2 Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2560
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Scranton pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-2560-A1Side-A
ST2-2560-A1Side-B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2560
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-2560-A-3Side-A
ST-2-2560-A-3Side-B
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2560
- Format
- LP, Stereo
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2560
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records T 2560 / Capitol Records T-2560First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2560First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records T 2560First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records SMK 74225LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records SMK 74225First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2560First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2560First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2560First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2560 / Capitol Records ST-2560First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club ST-4292 / World Record Club S/T4292LP, Album, Club Edition, Repress, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Repress, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club T-4292 / World Record Club S/T4292LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club ST-4292 / World Record Club S/T4292LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Capitol Records ST 2560LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records ST 2560LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Time Life Records STL 2560LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Michelle1:57
- A2St. Joe, Mo.2:12
- A3Goin' Out Of My Head2:21
- A4Rain Sometimes1:48
- A5Strangers In The Night1:56
- A6Spanish Flea2:32
- B1You've Got Your Troubles2:28
- B2Lover's Concerto1:58
- B3Compatibility2:16
- B4Don't Get Around Much Anymore2:00
- B5The Shadow Of Your Smile ( Love Theme From "The Sandpiper")1:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Today! are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Today! are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1968.
When was Today! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records ST 2560, released July 25, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Today! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 2560, T 2560, SMK 74225) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST1-2560-A1 [I A M in triangle] and ST2-2560-A1#³ [I A M in triangle]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Today! 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.