US
1959- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-115
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CII629E ⬠ AT²Side A runout, variant 1
C11630 E ⇧ AT¹Side B runout, variant 1
C11629E - ⇧ AT²Side A runout, variant 2
C11630E ⇧ AT¹Side B runout, variant 2
Bobby DarinThis Is Darin
Vinyl pressings
This Is Darin
by Bobby Darin · 1959
14 pressings10 countriesVocalBig BandJazzRock
This Is Darin was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 This Is Darin
9 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Atco Records SD 33-115
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AVCO ST-A-59195Runout side A etched, variant 1
ST-C-59196-ARunout side B etched, variant 1
AVCO ST-A-59195Runout side A etched, variant 2
ST-C-59196-CRunout side B etched, variant 2
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-K 2235London Records HAK-2235
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AML-1516-2BA side runout stamped
AML-1517-1BB side runout stamped
AML.1516A side label
AML.1517B side label
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records SAH-K 6067
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMZ.1516Label side A
AMZ.1517Label side B
Australia
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records HAA-7577
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Atco Records 33-115
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(C11629)Side A Label
(C11630)Side B Label
CA A-11629-H AT PS
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | London Records HAA-7577First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Atco Records 33-115First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Atco Records 33-115First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Japan | Atlantic 5039 / Atlantic ATL-5039First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-E 6089First yearAlbum, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | London Records HA-K 2235 / London Records HAK-2235First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | London Records SAH-K 6067First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | ATCO Records 33-115First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Atco Records SD 33-115First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Italy | Atlantic 33-115LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Spain | Belter 12013LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Atco Records 33-115Album, LP, Reissue | Album, LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Atlantic 33-115LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | South Africa | Atlantic 33-115LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Clementine3:13
- A2Have You Got Any Castles, Baby3:33
- A3Don't Dream Of Anybody But Me4:08
- A4My Gal Sal2:06
- A5Black Coffee3:59
- A6Caravan2:58
- B1Guys And Dolls2:10
- B2Down With Love2:55
- B3Pete Kelly's Blues4:10
- B4All Nite Long2:57
- B5The Gal That Got Away4:03
- B6I Can't Give You Anything But Love2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of This Is Darin are there?
14 vinyl pressings of This Is Darin are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1959 and 1964.
When was This Is Darin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is ATCO Records 33-115.
How do I tell if my copy of This Is Darin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33-115, SD 33-115, HA-K 2235, SAH-K 6067) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CII629E ⬠ AT² and C11630 E ⇧ AT¹. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is This Is Darin 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.
