US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atco Records 33-134
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C–11809–A AT. W [MGM "ankh" stamp]Runout, SIde A
C–11810–B AT. W [MGM "ankh" stamp]Runout, SIde B
Bobby DarinLove Swings
Vinyl pressings
Love Swings
by Bobby Darin · 1961
14 pressings7 countriesBig BandVocalJazzPop
Love Swings was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Love Swings
11 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 6 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atco Records SD 33-134
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atco Records 33-134
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C-11809-C AT. WSide 1, Etched
C-11810-E AT. WSide 2, Etched
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atco Records 33-134
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-K 2394ATCO Records HA-K 2394
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records SAH-K 6194
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HAA 2394First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | Canada | Atco Records 33-134First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-K 6188First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | New Zealand | London Records SAHM-K 5020First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | South Africa | Atco Records ZA 6115First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | London Records HA-K 2394 / ATCO Records HA-K 2394First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | London Records SAH-K 6194First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Atco Records 33-134First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Atco Records SD 33-134First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Atco Records 33-134First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Atco Records 33-134First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MOFI 1-005LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | ATCO Records 33-134LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atco Records SD 33-134LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Long Ago And Far Away1:46
- A2I Didn't Know What Time It Was2:15
- A3How About You2:00
- A4The More I See You1:41
- A5It Had To Be You2:10
- A6No Greater Love3:21
- B1In Love In Vain3:04
- B2Just Friends2:11
- B3Something To Remember You By2:59
- B4Skylark2:40
- B5Spring Is Here2:44
- B6I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Swings are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Love Swings are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 2010.
When was Love Swings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atco Records 33-134.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Swings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33-134, SD 33-134, HA-K 2394, SAH-K 6194) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C–11809–A AT. W [MGM "ankh" stamp] and C–11810–B AT. W [MGM "ankh" stamp]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Swings 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.
