US
March 1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW-1519Capitol Records SW 1519
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SW1-1519-D1 #2 [Anvil symbol] & 2SRunout A
SW2-1519-D1 #2 S3 [Anvil symbol] &Runout B
SW1-1519Label A
SW2-1519Label B
Jackie GleasonThe Gentle Touch
Vinyl pressings
The Gentle Touch
by Jackie Gleason · 1961
10 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningPop
The Gentle Touch was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Gentle Touch
5 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 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
March 1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W-1519Capitol Records W 1519
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
W1-1519-D1#2 S3 ⌂A side runout (Variant 1)
W2-1519-N2 #2 ⌂B side runout (Variant 1)
W1-1519-D1#2 [Capitol Records Scranton Symbol] 2SA side runout (Variant 2)
W2-1519-N2 [Capitol Records Scranton Symbol] 2SB side runout (Variant 2)
US
March 1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW-1519Capitol Records SW 1519
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW - 1 - 1519 - D3 1 ☆Runout A stamped
SW - 2 - 1519 - D3 1 ☆Runout B stamped
SW1-1519Label A
SW2-1519Label B
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 1519Capitol Records SW-1519
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SW1-1519-D1 #3Runout A
SW2-1519-N1Runout B
SW1-1519Label A
SW2-1519Label B
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W-1519Capitol Records W 1519
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Capitol Records SW 1519 / Capitol Records SW-1519First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | Capitol Records W-1519 / Capitol Records W 1519First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records SW-1519 / Capitol Records SW 1519First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records W-1519 / Capitol Records W 1519First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records SW-1519 / Capitol Records SW 1519First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | France | Capitol Records W 1519LP | LP |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records XE-15197", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Capitol Records SW 1519LP | LP |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW-1519 / Capitol Records SW 1519LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW 1519LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Cheatin' On Me3:06
- A2Looking For A Boy2:54
- A3Will You Still Be Mine?2:19
- A4Until The Real Thing Comes Along2:53
- A5By Myself2:49
- A6Moonglow2:33
- B1I Went Out Of My Way3:07
- B2I Remember It Well2:50
- B3How High The Moon2:12
- B4I Don't Want To Cry Anymore3:21
- B5Oh! Look At Me Now2:59
- B6Everybody Loves My Baby1:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Gentle Touch are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Gentle Touch are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was The Gentle Touch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records SW-1519, released March 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of The Gentle Touch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SW-1519, W-1519, SW 1519) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SW1-1519-D1 #2 [Anvil symbol] & 2S and SW2-1519-D1 #2 S3 [Anvil symbol] &. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Gentle Touch 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.
