US
October 11, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Tower DT 5006
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Dean MartinThe Lush Years
Vinyl pressings
The Lush Years
by Dean Martin · 1965
13 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
The Lush Years was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Lush Years
6 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
US
October 11, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Tower T 5006
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1–5006–P2Runout Stamper, Side A
T2–5006–F1Runout Stamper, Side B
US
October 11, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Tower T 5006
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T-1–5006–F-3 ✲Runout Side A
T-2–5006–F-3 ✲Runout Side B
US
October 11, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Tower T-5006
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T-1–5006–F-3A Side Runout - Etched
T-2–5006–F-3B Side Runout - Etched
US
October 11, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Tower DT 5006Tower DT-5006
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DT-1–5006–A-4 1 *Side A runout
DT-2–5006–A-3 1 *Side B runout
DT1-5006Side A label
DT2-5006Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tower DT-5006
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
DT 1 -5006-B2 Also see photo for triangle pic.
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Tower DT-5006First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | US | Tower DT 5006First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | US | Tower T 5006First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Tower T 5006First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Tower T-5006First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Tower DT 5006 / Tower DT-5006First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records DT 6160LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records T 6160LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | South Africa | Capitol Records T 16LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | Australia | Capitol Records ENC 9222LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Australia | Capitol Records ENC 9222LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records T 5006LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-649LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Love Me, My Love2:48
- A2Be An Angel2:49
- A3Off Again, On Again2:25
- A4Where Can I Go Without You?3:02
- A5Hear My Heart2:56
- B1I Never Had A Chance2:30
- B2Rio Bravo2:59
- B3Love Is A Career2:12
- B4The Story Of My Life (All This Is Mine)3:17
- B5It Takes So Long (To Say Goodbye)2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Lush Years are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Lush Years are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 1967.
When was The Lush Years first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Tower DT 5006, released October 11, 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of The Lush Years is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DT 5006, T 5006, T-5006, DT-5006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Lush Years 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.
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