US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-7253
- Format
- LP, Stereo · 1st label
- Runout / matrix
EKS 7253 A 1 C7Etched Side A
EKS 7253 B 1 C7Etched Side B
EKS-7253-ALabel Side A
EKS-7253-BLabel Side B
Jac HolzmanAuthentic Sound Effects Volume 3
Vinyl pressings
Authentic Sound Effects Volume 3
by Jac Holzman · 1964
13 pressings4 countriesSpecial EffectsNon-Music
Authentic Sound Effects Volume 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 3
1 pressing came out in 1964, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Elektra EKS-7253First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | Elektra EKS-7253LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Elektra EKS-7253LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Elektra EKL-253LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | US | Elektra EKS-7253LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Elektra EKS-7253LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Gamma, S.A. GWEA-5539LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Mexico | Elektra LWE-5239LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Vedette Records EKS 7253LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Vedette Records EKL 253LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | Elektra HKS 541-3212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7253LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7253LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A14-Engine Piston Airliner Starts Up, Taxis0:39
- A24-Engine Piston Airliner Take Off0:27
- A3Spad (World War I Fighter)0:17
- A4World War II Fighter0:12
- A5707 Jet Take Off0:40
- A6707 Jet Landing0:51
- A7Piston Airliner Landing0:30
- A8F-100 Jet Fighter Take Off0:18
- A9F-100 Sub-Sonic Fly By0:10
- A10F-100 Sonic Boom0:10
- A11Multi-Engine Piston Aircraft Passes Overhead0:36
- A12Helicopter Passes Overhead1:05
- A13Rocket Countdown And Blast Off2:39
- A14Expectant Crowd Noise0:51
- A15Applauding Audience, Large Gathering0:30
- A16Cafeteria Background1:07
- A17Pneumatic Drill0:30
- A18General Construction0:26
- A19Construction Crane1:14
- B1Fire Alarm0:11
- B2Fire Engine Passes With Bell Clanging0:21
- B3Fire Scene0:50
- B4Steamship Blast0:12
- B5Diesel Engine Room0:47
- B6Ferry Boat0:39
- B7Ferry Boat, Deck Perspective0:27
- B8Surf1:20
- B9Seagulls0:45
- B10Reville Bugle Call0:20
- B11Assembly0:09
- B12Retreat0:25
- B13Taps0:58
- B14Air Raid Alert1:15
- B15Air Raid All Clear0:37
- B16Machine Guns And Mixed Rifle Fire0:13
- B17Battle, Overall Perspective1:10
- B18Factory1:15
- B19Metal Lathe0:21
- B20Hammering0:23
- B21Hacksaw0:18
- B22Sawing Wood0:35
- B23Two-Cycle Motor0:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Authentic Sound Effects Volume 3 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Authentic Sound Effects Volume 3 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1981.
When was Authentic Sound Effects Volume 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US. One of them is Elektra EKS-7253.
How do I tell if my copy of Authentic Sound Effects Volume 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKS-7253) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EKS 7253 A 1 C7 and EKS 7253 B 1 C7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Authentic Sound Effects Volume 3 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.