US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKL-251
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EKL-251A (-2) 284 2163 MT
EKL 251 B-2 1 SR2
Jac HolzmanAuthentic Sound Effects Volume 1
Vinyl pressings
Authentic Sound Effects Volume 1
by Jac Holzman · 1960
15 pressings5 countriesSpecial EffectsNon-Music
Authentic Sound Effects Volume 1 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 Authentic Sound Effects Volume 1
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 15 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 | Elektra EKL-251First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGL1 0143LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GGL 0143LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Italy | Vedette Records EKL 251LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-7251LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Mexico | Elektra LWE-5194LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Elektra EKS-7251LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Vedette Records EKS 7251LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Elektra GWEA-5194LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Elektra EKS-7251LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Elektra EKS-7251LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Elektra EKS-7251LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7251LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7251LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7251LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Car Skid0:04
- A2Car Skid And Crash0:16
- A3Car Sequence0:25
- A4Car Stops, Engine Idles, Shuts Off0:11
- A5Car Door Closes0:02
- A6Car Horn0:12
- A7Sports Car Horn0:07
- A8Throaty Car Horn0:13
- A9Traffic0:55
- A10Bus0:15
- A11Motorcycle0:22
- A12Truck0:30
- A13Tractor0:50
- A14Vacuum Cleaner0:37
- A15Water Pours Into Glass0:05
- A16Pop Bottle Sequence0:40
- A17Washing Machine0:32
- A18Bath Being Drawn0:54
- A19Shower0:47
- A20Tea Kettle Sequence0:56
- A21Lawnmower, Hand Type0:36
- A22Children Playing In School Yard1:02
- A23Baby Cries0:17
- B1Telephone Rings Five Times0:29
- B2Telephone Sequence # 10:54
- B3Telephone Sequence # 20:27
- B4Telephone Busy Signal Sequence0:20
- B5Carnival Midway1:23
- B6Shooting Gallery0:21
- B7Roller Coaster1:46
- B8Parade, Marching Band Passes1:30
- B9Bowling Sequence0:17
- B10Bowling Alleys0:58
- B11Sports Car Race0:53
- B12Horse Race2:30
- B13Door Buzzer0:09
- B14Door Chimes0:08
- B15Door Knocks0:10
- B16Key In Lock0:05
- B17Door Opens And Closes Quickly0:05
- B18Door Opens And Closes0:05
- B19Screen Door Opens And Closes0:08
- B20Squeaky Door Opens And Closes0:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Authentic Sound Effects Volume 1 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Authentic Sound Effects Volume 1 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1981.
When was Authentic Sound Effects Volume 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Elektra EKL-251.
How do I tell if my copy of Authentic Sound Effects Volume 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKL-251) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EKL-251A (-2) 284 2163 MT and EKL 251 B-2 1 SR2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Authentic Sound Effects Volume 1 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.