US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM 3405RCA Victor LPM-3405
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis pressing
- Runout / matrix
SPRM-3041--3S I A1Side A runout
SPRM-3042--3S I A1Side B runout
Floyd CramerClass Of '65
Vinyl pressings
Class Of '65
by Floyd Cramer · 1965
12 pressings5 countriesCountryPopFolkWorld
Class Of '65 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 Class Of '65
10 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 5 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
- RCA Victor LSP-3405RCA Victor LSP 3405
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPRS-3043--1S BI Rside A runout stamped
SPRS-3044--6S AI Rside B runout stamped
SPRS-3043side A label
SPRS-3044side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3405RCA Victor LSP 3405
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPRS-3043--3S HA Side Runout
SPRS-3044--3S HB Side Runout
SPRS-3043A Side Label
SPRS-3044B Side Label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP–3405RCA Victor LSP 3405
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPRS–3043--1S BI RDeadwax side A
SPRS–3044--6S AI RDeadwax side B
(SPRS–3043)Label side A
(SPRS–3044)Label side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3405RCA Victor LSP 3405
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SPRS-3043--4S AI ISide A Runout Stamped
SPRS-3044--2S I AISide B Runout Stamped
SPRS-3043Label, Side A
SPRS-3044Label, Side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA VICTOR RD 7748
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-3405First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-3405First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-3405First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | South Africa | RCA Victor 31,995 / RCA LPM-3405First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | UK | RCA VICTOR RD 7748First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LPM 3405 / RCA Victor LPM-3405First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LSP-3405 / RCA Victor LSP 3405First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LSP-3405 / RCA Victor LSP 3405First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LSP–3405 / RCA Victor LSP 3405First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LSP-3405 / RCA Victor LSP 3405First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-3405LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | RCA 31,995 / RCA 31.995LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1I Feel Fine2:05
- A2You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'2:35
- A3King Of The Road2:30
- A4Willow Weep For Me2:30
- A5I'll Follow The Sun1:58
- A6Downtown2:40
- B1Try To Remember2:33
- B2Cast Your Fate To The Wind2:35
- B3Dear Heart2:34
- B4I'll Be There2:45
- B5Mr Lonely2:34
- B6Red Roses For A Blue Lady2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Class Of '65 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Class Of '65 are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Class Of '65 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor LPM 3405.
How do I tell if my copy of Class Of '65 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM 3405, LSP-3405, LSP–3405, RD 7748) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPRM-3041--3S I A1 and SPRM-3042--3S I A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Class Of '65 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.
