US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 3540
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M-55975-1Runout side A, stamped
M-55976-1Runout side B, stamped
Billy VaughnNumber 1 Hits, Vol. 1
Vinyl pressings
Number 1 Hits, Vol. 1
by Billy Vaughn · 1963
13 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Number 1 Hits, Vol. 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Number 1 Hits, Vol. 1
9 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 5 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 25540
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 3540
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M-55975-1 △5846Runout side A, stamped
M-55976-1 △5846 XRunout side B, stamped
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records SH-D 8122, SHD.8122
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Brazil
1963- Label and catalog number
- RGE XRLP-6.135Dot Records XRLP-6.135
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 3540
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Brazil | RGE XRLP-6.135 / Dot Records XRLP-6.135First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Dot Records DLP 3540First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Dot Records DLP-3540(C) / Dot Records DLP 3540First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | London Records SAHM-D 5027 / London Records SAHM-D.5027First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-D 6268 / London Records HAM-D.6268First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | London Records SH-D 8122, SHD.8122First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Dot Records DLP 3540First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Dot Records DLP 25540First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Dot Records DLP 3540First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Brazil | Premier PRLP 1064 / Premier 307.3026LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | India | Dot Records HAD 4LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Mexico | Dot Records DLPX 3540LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | South Africa | Dot Records DLP 3540LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Too Young2:23
- A2I'm Sorry2:00
- A3You Belong To Me2:35
- A4You Call Everybody Darling2:02
- A5Here In My Heart2:15
- A6Be My Love2:33
- B1Rag Mop1:59
- B2That Lucky Old Sun1:53
- B3Wheel Of Fortune2:20
- B4Ballerina2:40
- B5Mister Sandman2:43
- B6Nature Boy2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Number 1 Hits, Vol. 1 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Number 1 Hits, Vol. 1 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 1969.
When was Number 1 Hits, Vol. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Dot Records DLP 3540.
How do I tell if my copy of Number 1 Hits, Vol. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLP 3540, DLP 25540, SH-D 8122, SHD.8122, XRLP-6.135) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-55975-1 and M-55976-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Number 1 Hits, Vol. 1 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.
