US
1961- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records ATCO 33-131
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
C11779On Label Side A
C11780On Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
The Bobby Darin Story
by Bobby Darin · 1961
47 pressings8 countriesRock & RollSwingJazzRock
The Bobby Darin Story 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 The Bobby Darin Story
11 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-131
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MX 212089
MX 212090
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-131
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C11779-E AT I WSide A runout
C11780-D AT THANK YOU BOBBY DARIN WSide B runout
C11779Side A label
C11780Side B label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-131
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C11779-A ATSide 1 runout (etched)
W C 11780-B AT THANK YOU BOBBY DARIN WSide 2 runout (etched)
(C11779)Side 1 label
(C11780)Side 2 label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 33-131
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-3165-B STC 61365B
ST-C-3166-C Thank You, Bobby Darin
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Atlantic HA-K 2372
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AML-1964-BOn Label Side A
AML-1965-BOn Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 47 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | London Atlantic HAA-7657First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1961 | Canada | ATCO Records ATCO 33-131First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 33-131(D)First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | ATCO Records ATCO 33-131(C) / ATCO Records ATCO 33-131First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-K 6179First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | London Atlantic HA-K 2372First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | ATCO Records ATCO 33-131First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1961 | US | ATCO Records 33-131First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | ATCO Records 33-131First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | ATCO Records 33-131First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | ATCO Records SD 33-131First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records SD 33-131LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records 33-131LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records ATCO 33-131LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records SD 33-131 / ATCO Records 33-131LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | New Zealand | Atlantic SAL-931,089LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | UK | Atlantic K40547 / Atlantic K 40547LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | Atlantic K40547 / Atlantic K 40547LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1975 | Brazil | ATCO Records 3-02-404-070LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Greece | ATCO Records ATCO 40547LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 33-131LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 33-131LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 33-131LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | ATCO Records 33-131 / ATCO Records SD 33-131LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | $ound Value AXIS 160LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1986 | Australia | ATCO Records 33131-1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Friday Music 33131LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Atlantic SAL-931,089LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | Editora E Importadora Musical Fermata Do Brasil Ltda. LPAT-5014LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | ATCO Records SD 33-131(D)LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic JET-7021LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Atlantic 587065LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 33-131LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 33-131LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 33-131LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | ATCO Records 33-131LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Atco Records SD 33-131LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 33-131LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | ATCO Records 33-131 / ATCO Records SD 33-131LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 33-131 / ATCO Records SD 33131LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 33-131LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 33-131LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Splish Splash2:08
- A2Early In The Morning2:14
- A3Queen Of The Hop2:03
- A4Plain Jane1:53
- A5Dream Lover2:27
- A6Mack The Knife2:57
- B1Beyond The Sea2:42
- B2Clementine3:14
- B3Bill Bailey2:02
- B4Artificial Flowers3:13
- B5Somebody To Love2:11
- B6Lazy River2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Bobby Darin Story are there?
47 vinyl pressings of The Bobby Darin Story are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1961 and 2016.
When was The Bobby Darin Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is ATCO Records ATCO 33-131.
How do I tell if my copy of The Bobby Darin Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ATCO 33-131, 33-131, SD 33-131, HA-K 2372) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C11779 and C11780. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Bobby Darin Story 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.
