US
November 1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 2409
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Jackie GleasonSilk 'N' Brass
Vinyl pressings
Silk 'N' Brass
by Jackie Gleason · 1965
13 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningPop
Silk 'N' Brass 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 Silk 'N' Brass
8 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
November 1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 2409
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
W1-2409A label
W2-2409B label
US
November 1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 2409
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · LA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W-1-2409-F-3 ✲A runout
W-2-2409-F-2 ✲B runout
W1-2409A label
W2-2409B label
US
November 1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 2409Capitol Records SW-2409
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-2409-A-3 1 ✲Side A runout
SW-2-2409-A-3 1 ✲Side B runout
SW1-2409Side A label
SW2-2409Side B label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 2409
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SW1-2409A
SW2-2409B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- World Record Club ST 970
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SW1 2409 - A4Stamped Side A
SW2 2409 - A6Stamped Side B
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.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Capitol Records SW 2409 / Capitol Records SW-2409First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | South Africa | Capitol Records STAO-2409First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Capitol Records SW 2409First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | World Record Club ST 970First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records SW 2409First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records W 2409First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records W 2409First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records SW 2409 / Capitol Records SW-2409First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records W 2409LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Italy | Capitol Records W 2409LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Japan | Capitol Records CP-7458LP, Album, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records SU 2409 / Capitol Records SU-24097", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Capitol Records EMS 1182 / Capitol Records 26 1085 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1One Of Those Songs (Girls Of The Folies Bergere)2:13
- A2The Girl From Ipanema2:53
- A3It's Such A Happy Day3:07
- A4Everything's Coming Up Roses2:24
- A5Real Live Girl1:56
- A6Starry Eyed And Breathless3:09
- B1You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You2:13
- B2Begin To Love2:48
- B3Shangri-La2:06
- B4If I Ruled The World3:08
- B5Somebody Else Is Taking My Place1:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Silk 'N' Brass are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Silk 'N' Brass are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 1986.
When was Silk 'N' Brass first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, South Africa. One of them is Capitol Records SW 2409, released November 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Silk 'N' Brass is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SW 2409, W 2409, ST 970, STAO-2409) 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 Silk 'N' Brass 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.
