US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Pickwick International, Inc. KS-408
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AKS-206Aetching on side A
AKS-206Betching on side B
Dean Franconi And The Sound Stage OrchestraSouth Pacific
Vinyl pressings
South Pacific
by Dean Franconi And The Sound Stage Orchestra · 1958
13 pressings4 countriesPop
South Pacific was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 South Pacific
1 pressing came out in 1958, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Pickwick International, Inc. KS-408First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | UK | Ember Records FA 2027LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Pickwick International PR 101LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Pickwick International, Inc. PR101LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Hurrah Records HS-1035LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Design Records DLP-209 / Grand Prix Series DLP-209LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Hurrah Records HS-1035LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Grand Prix Series K-408LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Design Records SDLP-209LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Hurrah Records HS-1035LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Grand Prix Series K-408 / Grand Prix Series KS-408LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | USA & Canada | International Award Series AK-206LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Circulo Musical 430LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Dites Moi
- A2I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair
- A3Bali Hai
- A4A Wonderful Guy
- B1Some Enchanted Evening
- B2There Is Nothing Like A Dame
- B3Younger Than Springtime
- B4This Nearly Was Mine
- B5Finale
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of South Pacific are there?
13 vinyl pressings of South Pacific are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1966.
When was South Pacific first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Pickwick International, Inc. KS-408.
How do I tell if my copy of South Pacific is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KS-408) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AKS-206A and AKS-206B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is South Pacific 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.