US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Esther PhillipsAnd I Love Him / Shangri La
Vinyl pressings
And I Love Him / Shangri La
by Esther Phillips · 1965
17 pressings6 countriesFunk / Soul
And I Love Him / Shangri La 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 And I Love Him / Shangri La
14 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · MO
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Atlantic AK-932First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Australia | Atlantic AK-9327", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1965 | Canada | Atlantic AT. 2281First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Germany | Atlantic Atl. 70.138First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1965 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 70138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Atlantic A 2281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Atlantic AT.4028First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic 45-2281First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic 45-2281First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic 45-2281First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic 45-2281First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic 45-2281First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic 45-2281First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | UK | Atlantic AT.4028First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Atlantic AT.4028First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic 45-22817", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AAnd I Love Him2:40
- BShangri La2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of And I Love Him / Shangri La are there?
17 vinyl pressings of And I Love Him / Shangri La are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 1967.
When was And I Love Him / Shangri La first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic 45-2281.
How do I tell if my copy of And I Love Him / Shangri La is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-2281, AT.4028, AK-932, AT. 2281) 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 And I Love Him / Shangri La 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.
