UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia TWO 105
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 1320-1Side A Runout Stamped
YAX 1321-1Side B Runout Stamped
YAX.1320Side A Label
YAX.1321Side B Label
Garry Blake & His MusicSounds Like Swingin'
Vinyl pressings
Sounds Like Swingin'
by Garry Blake & His Music · 1965
10 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Sounds Like Swingin' 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 Sounds Like Swingin'
3 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.
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1789
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2966-1 1GSide A runout, stamped
XAX 2967-1 1GSide B runout, stamped
XAX.296Side A label
XAX.2967Side B label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCX 3557
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 1320-1Side A Runout Stamped
YAX 1321-1Side B Runout Stamped
YAX.1320Side A Label
YAX.1321Side B Label
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | Columbia TWO 105First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1789First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia SCX 3557First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Mexico | Capitol Records TWOM-105LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records STAW-15003LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club ST-4286 / World Record Club S/T4286LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club T-4286 / World Record Club S/T4286LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club S-4286 / World Record Club S/T4286LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | World Record Club ST-4286 / World Record Club S/T4286LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Columbia SMC 74110LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1If I Had A Hammer
- A2Sweet And Gentle
- A3Manhattan Spiritual
- A4Spanish Harlem
- A5Tequila
- A6The Happy Elephant
- A7The Song Of Mexico
- B1Patricia
- B2Lemon Tree
- B3Wheels
- B4A Walk In The Black Forest
- B5More
- B6The Girl From Ipanema
- B7Moonlight In Morocco
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sounds Like Swingin' are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sounds Like Swingin' are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1970.
When was Sounds Like Swingin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK. One of them is Columbia TWO 105.
How do I tell if my copy of Sounds Like Swingin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TWO 105, 33SX 1789, SCX 3557) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YAX 1320-1 and YAX 1321-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sounds Like Swingin' 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.