US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8467
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM53538-1B BH1Side A, stamped, BH1 etched
XSM53539-1C BH1Side B, stamped, BH1 etched
John WilliamsRhythm In Motion
Vinyl pressings
Rhythm In Motion
by John Williams · 1961
12 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Rhythm In Motion 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 Rhythm In Motion
8 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1667
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8467
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM53538-1B _ BHISIDE 1
XSM53539-1B _ BHIISIDE 2
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1667
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips BBL 7545Philips BBL.7545
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 47162▽1L▽1//420 VVVRunout stamped side A
AA 47162▽2L▽1//420 VVVRunout stamped side B
47162 1LLabel side A
47162 2LLabel side B
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips SBBL 669Philips SBBL.669
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 847162▽1Y▽4//420 VRunout stamped side A
AA 847162▽2Y▽1//420 VRunout stamped side B
847 162 1YLabel side A
847 162 2YLabel side B
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Columbia CL 1667First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | Columbia CS 8467First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Philips BBL 7545 / Philips BBL.7545First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Philips SBBL 669 / Philips SBBL.669First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8467First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1667First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1667First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8467First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Japan | Columbia YS 192LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | CBS 138076LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 840 099 BYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Special Products CSR 1667LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Fascinatin' Rhythm2:43
- A2The Varsity Drag2:40
- A3The Surrey With The Fringe On Top3:05
- A4Let's Do It2:45
- A5Put On A Happy Face2:08
- A6Whatever Lola Wants3:39
- B1Johnny One Note2:10
- B2An Occasional Man3:18
- B3My Heart Belongs To Daddy3:12
- B4Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries2:50
- B5Sunny Disposish2:20
- B6Buckle Down Winsocki2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rhythm In Motion are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Rhythm In Motion are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 1978.
When was Rhythm In Motion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Columbia CS 8467.
How do I tell if my copy of Rhythm In Motion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 8467, CL 1667, BBL 7545, SBBL 669) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM53538-1B BH1 and XSM53539-1C BH1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rhythm In Motion 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.
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