US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3349
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRS-5564–1S Λ1 ISide A stamped
RPRS-5565–4S I Λ2Side B stamped
RPRS-5564Label side A
RPRS-5565Label side B
John GaryThe Nearness Of You
Vinyl pressings
The Nearness Of You
by John Gary · 1965
11 pressings5 countriesVocalJazzPop
The Nearness Of You 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 The Nearness Of You
10 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 5 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-3349
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-3349RCA Victor LPM 3349
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R P R M - 5 5 6 2 - - 5 S H AStamped, side A
R P R M - 5 5 6 3 - - 3 S H AStamped, side B
RPRM-5562Label, side A
RPRM-5563Label, side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor VLP-3349
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPLA-5597Label side A
SPLA-5598Label side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3349
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRS-5564--3S HSide 1 stamped
RPRS-5565--3S HSide 2 stamped
RPRS-5564Label side 1
RPRS-5565Label side 2
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RD.7738
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | RCA LPM 3349 / RCA LPM-3349First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-3349First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-3349First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LPM-3349First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | RCA Victor RD.7738First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LSP-3349First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LPM-3349First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LPM-3349 / RCA Victor LPM 3349First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor VLP-3349First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LSP-3349First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSP-3349LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Nearness Of You2:37
- A2You Stepped Out Of A Dream2:32
- A3My Foolish Heart3:23
- A4Softly, As I Leave You3:25
- A5Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)2:46
- A6The Hawaiian Wedding Song (Ke Kali Nei Au)3:00
- B1Time After Time2:50
- B2On The Street Where You Live3:22
- B3Beautiful3:32
- B4I Wish You Love (Que Reste-T-Il De Nos Amours?)2:40
- B5Dear Heart2:54
- B6The Sound Of Music2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Nearness Of You are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Nearness Of You are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Nearness Of You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-3349.
How do I tell if my copy of The Nearness Of You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-3349, LPM-3349, VLP-3349, RD.7738) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RPRS-5564–1S Λ1 I and RPRS-5565–4S I Λ2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Nearness Of You 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.