US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJS-1142
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Billy PrestonEarly Hits Of 1965
Vinyl pressings
Early Hits Of 1965
by Billy Preston · 1965
10 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / SoulJazz
Early Hits Of 1965 was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Early Hits Of 1965
4 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJS-1142Vee Jay Records VJLP 1142
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[MR logo]Runout, both sides
U2380/1142-1 ALBUM 1142 (65-8648) △8164Runout, A side
U2381/1142-2ALBUM 1142 (65-8649) △8164-XRunout, B side
Master No. 65-8648Label, A side
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJS-1142Vee Jay Records VJLP 1142
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
65-8648-S [MR logo] △8165Side A runout
65-8649-S [MR logo] △8165-XSide B runout
65-8648Side A label
65-8649Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ-1142Vee Jay Records VJLP 1142
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
65-8648-S [MR logo] △8165Runout, A side
65-8649-S [MR logo] △8165-X ARC 3-3-1-9Runout, B side
65-8648Label, A side
65-8649Label, B side
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Vee Jay Records VJS-1142First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vee Jay Records VJS-1142 / Vee Jay Records VJLP 1142First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vee Jay Records VJS-1142 / Vee Jay Records VJLP 1142First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vee Jay Records VJ-1142 / Vee Jay Records VJLP 1142First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Exodus Records EXS-304LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | President Records PTLS 1034LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Spain | Vampi Soul VAMPI 005 / Vampi Soul VAMPI LP 005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Camden CAS-7184LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Exodus Records EX-304LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Exodus Records EX-304LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling2:18
- A2Eight Days A Week2:13
- A3Downtown2:41
- A4Goldfinger2:19
- A5My Girl3:03
- A6Go Now2:44
- B1Ferry Across The Mersey2:51
- B2Shotgun2:27
- B3Stop In The Name Of Love2:23
- B4King Of The Road2:20
- B5The Birds And The Bees2:20
- B6Can't You Hear My Heartbeat2:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Early Hits Of 1965 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Early Hits Of 1965 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 2002.
When was Early Hits Of 1965 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Vee Jay Records VJS-1142.
How do I tell if my copy of Early Hits Of 1965 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VJS-1142, VJ-1142) 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 Early Hits Of 1965 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.
