Vinyl pressings
by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass · 1965
Taste Of Honey / 3rd Man Theme 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.
17 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 7 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.
A-1147 1B p 5A runout variant 1, etched, 5 stamped
A-1146-A 1D p 4B runout variant 1, etched, 4 stamped
A-1147 1CA runout variant 2, etched
A-1146-A 1BB runout variant 2, etched
Δ58122Side A
Δ58121Side B
A 1147 1A TIIIRunout, Side A, Etched, variant 1
A 1146A 1A TIIIRunout, Side B, Etched, variant 1
A 1147 1D TIIIIIIIRunout, Side A, Etched, variant 2
A 1146A 1A TIIIIIIIRunout, Side B, Etched, variant 2
1147 [MR(circled)] △58122Runout side A, etched [stamped]
1146-A [MR(circled)] △58121Runout side B, etched [stamped]
1147Label side A
1146Label side B
A1147 1A TIRunout, Side A, Etched
A1146 A 1A TIRunout, Side B, Etched
A 1147Label Side A
A 1146Label Side B
1147 [MR(circled)] △58122Runout side A
1146-A [MR(circled)] △58121Runout side B
1147Label side A
1146Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Belgium | London Records 5.541First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Belgium | London Records 5.541First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Belgium | London Records 5541 / London Records 5.541First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Canada | Quality 1758XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Canada | A&M Records A&M GT 056XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | France | Columbia SCRF 910First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | London Records DL 20 790First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | London Records DL 20 790First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Netherlands | London Records DL 20 790 / London American Recordings DL 20790First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Pye International 7N.25319First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Pye International 7N.25319First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | A&M Records AM 775First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | A&M Records 775First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | A&M Records 775First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | A&M Records 775First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Quality QGT-056X7", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Quality QGT 056X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM-85067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM-85067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | UK | Pye International 7N 253197", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | A&M Records 85067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | A&M Records 8506-S7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | US | A&M Records 85067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | US | A&M Records 85067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | A&M Records 85067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables 75021 8506 77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | A&M Records 85067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
34 vinyl pressings of Taste Of Honey / 3rd Man Theme are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AM 775.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM 775, 775, 7N.25319, 5.541) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-1147 1B p 5 and A-1146-A 1D p 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
