US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 813VIMotown M 813V1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Vinyl pressings
Darin 1936 - 1973
by Bobby Darin · 1974
24 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Darin 1936 - 1973 was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Darin 1936 - 1973
9 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 4 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 813V1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
M813 V1-D5RS-8132-1 13B TvC ASide A - Etched
M813-V1-D5RS-8133-2 13B TvC ASide B - Etched
D5RS-8132-1Side A - Label
D5RS-8133-2Side B - Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 813VIMotown M 813V1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-185VIMotown M-185V1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
M813 V1-D5RS-8132-1 13B TvC A2 EX-DSide A Etched
M813-V1-D5RS-8133-2 13B TvC A2-EX-DSide B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M5 813V1 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 813V1 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Tamla Motown STMLO 10107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Motown M 813V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 062-95 462 / EMI Electrola 1 C 062-95 462First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 813VI / Motown M 813V1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | Motown M5 813V1 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 813V1 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 813V1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 813VI / Motown M 813V1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Motown M-185VI / Motown M-185V1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 813V1LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 813VI, M5 813V1LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-03831 / World Record Club R.03831LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1978 | Australia | World Record Club R-03831 / World Record Club R.03831LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Motown M-185LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-185V1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-185V1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Motown 535040LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Motown STMS 5062LP, Single Sided, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | UK | Motown STMS 5062LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Australia | Motown M5 185 V1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Motown M813LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Motown 230·15·057LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Motown M5-185V1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Motown M5-185V1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I Won't Last A Day Without You3:44
- A2Wondrin' Where It's Gonna End2:34
- A3Sail Away3:55
- A4Another Song On My Mind4:23
- A5Happy (Love Theme From "Lady Sings The Blues")5:05
- B1Blue Monday2:32
- B2Don't Think Twice, It's All Right3:40
- B3The Letter2:30
- B4If I Were A Carpenter3:23
- B5Moritat (Mack The Knife)3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Darin 1936 - 1973 are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Darin 1936 - 1973 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1985.
When was Darin 1936 - 1973 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany. One of them is Motown M 813VI.
How do I tell if my copy of Darin 1936 - 1973 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 813VI, M 813V1, M-185VI, M5 813V1 DJ) 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 Darin 1936 - 1973 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.
