US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2745
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
John GaryCatch A Rising Star
Vinyl pressings
Catch A Rising Star
by John Gary · 1963
13 pressings4 countriesVocalEasy ListeningJazzPop
Catch A Rising Star was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Catch A Rising Star
10 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2745
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2745
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P H R M - 5 2 8 9 - 5 S H DSide A runout stamped variant 1
P H R M - 5 2 9 0 - - 6 S H DSide B runout stamped variant 1
PHRM--5289--3S A HSide A runout stamped variant 2
PHRM--5290--3S H ASide B runout stamped variant 2
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2745RCA Victor LSP 2745
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PHRS--5291--6S IStamped Side A
PHRS--5292--7S IStamped Side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2745
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2745
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PH RM-5289- 5S H BSide A runout
PH RM-5290- 6S H BSide B runout
PHRM-5289Side A label
PHRM-5290Side B label
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP 2745First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2745First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | RCA LPM-2745First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | South Africa | RCA Victor 31,798 / RCA Victor LPM-2745First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2745First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2745First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2745 / RCA Victor LSP-2745RELP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2745First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2745 / RCA Victor LSP 2745First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2745First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2745First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor LPM-2745RE / RCA Victor LPM 2745LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LPM-2745RE / RCA Victor LPM 2745LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1This Is All I Ask2:38
- A2My Kind Of Girl2:35
- A3Once Upon A Time2:55
- A4Till The Birds Sing In The Morning2:42
- A5Your Cheatin' Heart2:42
- A6Yellow Bird2:45
- B1Unchained Melody3:27
- B2Half As Much2:22
- B3More (Theme From "Mondo Cane")3:05
- B4Possum Song2:08
- B5Somewhere Along The Way3:10
- B6Ebb Tide2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Catch A Rising Star are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Catch A Rising Star are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Catch A Rising Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-2745.
How do I tell if my copy of Catch A Rising Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-2745, LSP-2745, LSP 2745, 31,798) 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 Catch A Rising Star 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.