UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RLP 6220
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP 6220 A1 △ HRunout side A
RLP 6220 B1 △ HRunout side B
Buddy GrecoBig Band & Ballads
Vinyl pressings
Big Band & Ballads
by Buddy Greco · 1966
10 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningSwingBig BandJazz
Big Band & Ballads was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Big Band & Ballads
8 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RSLP 6220
- Format
- Album, LP, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6220
- Format
- Album, LP
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R 6220
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R 6220
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Ƨ1 10565 R 6220-A 1A oSide A Runout, Etched (o is stamped)
Ƨ1 10566 R 6220-B 1A oSide B Runout, Etched (o is stamped)
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R 6220
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
10566 IF R6220-B oRunout A
10565 IF R6220 A oRunout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Reprise Records R 6220First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Reprise Records RS 6220First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | South Africa | Reprise Records R 6220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | UK | Reprise Records RLP 6220First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Reprise Records RSLP 6220First yearAlbum, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Reprise Records RS 6220First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1966 | US | Reprise Records R 6220First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Reprise Records R 6220First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Valiant Records VS 116Album, LP, Reissue | Album, LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Reprise Records P-6159RLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Wild Is Love1:55
- A2It's A Beautiful Evening3:21
- A3Girl Talk3:14
- A4I Only Miss Her3:34
- A5Watch What Happens3:17
- A6What Did I Have3:20
- B1Love3:08
- B2Funny3:11
- B3Once Upon A Summertime2:50
- B4The More I See You3:30
- B5Satin Doll3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Band & Ballads are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Big Band & Ballads are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1970.
When was Big Band & Ballads first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, US, Canada, South Africa. One of them is Reprise Records RLP 6220.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Band & Ballads is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RLP 6220, RSLP 6220, RS 6220, R 6220) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RLP 6220 A1 △ H and RLP 6220 B1 △ H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Band & Ballads 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.