US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9667
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM136641-1A I z D I 4Runout side A
o XSM136642-1A I S ⋀ 2 ERunout side B
XSM 136641Label side A
XSM 136642Label side B
Charlie ByrdDelicately "The Stroke Of Genius"
Vinyl pressings
Delicately "The Stroke Of Genius"
by Charlie Byrd · 1968
10 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Delicately "The Stroke Of Genius" was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Delicately "The Stroke Of Genius"
6 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9667
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM136641-1B 1 T A 1 0Stamped Side A [Etched "1 T" & "1"]
XSM136642-1B 1 T A 7 0Stamped Side B [Etched "1 T" & "7"]
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9667
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM136641-1A I p C2Center Deadwax Side A Stamped
o XSM136642-1A I p D2Center Deadwax Side B Stamped
XSM 136641Label Side A
XSM 136642Label Side B
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 233589
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX158496Side 1 label
MX158497Side 2 label
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9667
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM136641-1ASide A, runout, variant 1
XSM136642-1B TSide B, runout, variant 1
XSM136641-1A 1 CSide A, runout, variant 2
XSM136642-1A 1 DSide B, runout, variant 2
New Zealand
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 473588
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | CBS SBP 233589First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Columbia CS 9667First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473588First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9667First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9667First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9667First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Columbia CS 9667LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 233589 / CBS SBP-233589LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | CBS BP 233589 / CBS BP-233589LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 233589LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Theme From "The Fox"4:09
- A2Somewhere, My Love2:18
- A3Theme From "Valley Of The Dolls"2:54
- A4Try To Remember2:30
- A5Two For The Road2:53
- A6When I Look In Your Eyes2:23
- B1Soon It's Gonna Rain3:30
- B2Once Upon A Time1:27
- B3By The Time I Get To Phoenix3:32
- B4Sunrise, Sunset1:52
- B5Sunday Mornin'2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Delicately "The Stroke Of Genius" are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Delicately "The Stroke Of Genius" are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1968 and 1973.
When was Delicately "The Stroke Of Genius" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Columbia CS 9667.
How do I tell if my copy of Delicately "The Stroke Of Genius" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9667, SBP 233589, SBP 473588) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o XSM136641-1A I z D I 4 and o XSM136642-1A I S ⋀ 2 E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Delicately "The Stroke Of Genius" 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.
