US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2804
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PPRM--5694-11S A2 RVariant #1 - Side1 Runout
PPRM--5695-11S A1 RVariant #1 - Side 2 Runout
PPRM-5694Label Side 1
PPRM-5695Label Side 2
John GaryEncore
Vinyl pressings
Encore
by John Gary · 1964
12 pressings4 countriesVocalEasy ListeningJazzPop
Encore 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 Encore
11 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2804
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P P R M--5 6 9 4 - 1 4 S H A1Side A stamped exc last 1 etched
P P R M - - 5 6 9 5 - 1 4 S H A2Side B stamped exc 2 etched
PPRM-5694Side A label
PPRM-5695Side B label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2804
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2804
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PPRM--5694-10S B1 ISide1 Runout
PPRM--5695-10S A2 ISide 2 Runout
PPRM-5694Label Side 1
PPRM-5695Label Side 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2804
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P P R M--5 6 9 4 - 1 4 S H A2Side A stamped [Last 2 etched]
P P R M - - 5 6 9 5 - 1 4 S H BSide B stamped
PPRM-5694Side A label
PPRM-5695Side B label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2804
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P P R M--5 6 9 4 - 1 4 S H A1Side A stamped [Last 1 etched]
P P R M - - 5 6 9 5 - 1 4 S H A2Side B stamped [2 etched]
PPRM-5694Side A label
PPRM-5695Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | RCA Victor LPM-2804First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2804First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2804First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2804First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | South Africa | RCA Victor 31,858First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2804First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2804First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2804First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2804First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2804First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2804First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSP-2804LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tender Is The Night2:37
- A2Anywhere I Wander3:35
- A3Melodie D'Amour (Melody Of Love)2:26
- A4And This Is My Beloved2:33
- A5Ol' Man River2:27
- A6Stella By Starlight3:28
- B1Take Me In Your Arms2:33
- B2Far Away Places2:47
- B3A Beautiful Thing2:54
- B4If2:58
- B5(It's Been) Grand Knowing You2:35
- B6Stranger In Paradise2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Encore are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Encore are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Encore first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Australia, Canada, South Africa. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-2804.
How do I tell if my copy of Encore is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-2804, LSP-2804, 31,858) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PPRM--5694-11S A2 R and PPRM--5695-11S A1 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Encore 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.