US
October 1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records XE-1515
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Compilation, Jukebox, Stereo
Harry JamesThe Hits Of Harry James
Vinyl pressings
The Hits Of Harry James
by Harry James · 1960
25 pressings8 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
The Hits Of Harry James was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Hits Of Harry James
1 pressing came out in 1960, 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 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records XE-1515First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Compilation, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Compilation, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | Capitol Records T-1515LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | Capitol Records T-1515LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records DTT-1515LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | Argentina | Capitol Records 5113 (STFL 293)LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Starline SRS 5049 / Regal SRS 5049LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records SY-4559LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-03513 / World Record Club R.03513LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1978 | Australia | World Record Club R-03513 / World Record Club R.03513LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
Year unknown16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records ST2 1515LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records DT-1515LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records SN 66110LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records 2LP-161LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| ? | New Zealand | Capitol Records T 1515LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records T 1515LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Starline SRS 5049 / Regal SRS 5049LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | UK | Starline SRS 5049 / Regal 1E 048 ◦ 80565LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records M-1515LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T 1515LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records M-1515LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records DT-1515LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records DT-8-1515 / Starline DT-8-1515LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records DT-1515LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T1515 / Capitol Records T-1515LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Mole2:40
- A2You Made Me Love You3:25
- A3I've Heard That Song Before2:50
- A4Trumpet Blues2:37
- A5Cherry3:10
- A6I'm Beginning To See The Light3:02
- B1Sleepy Lagoon3:06
- B2Two O'Clock Jump2:56
- B3I Cried For You3:14
- B4Music Makers3:05
- B5Velvet Moon3:35
- B6Ciribiribin1:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Hits Of Harry James are there?
25 vinyl pressings of The Hits Of Harry James are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1960 and 1978.
When was The Hits Of Harry James first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Capitol Records XE-1515, released October 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of The Hits Of Harry James is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XE-1515) 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 Hits Of Harry James 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.
