US
December 1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8726
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
V6-8726 S-1 MGS-1200 REV 1 F.G. [Block-shaped S]Side A runout
V6-8726 S-2 MGS-1201 REV 11 F.G. [Block-shaped S]Side B runout
Johnny HodgesDon't Sleep In The Subway
Vinyl pressings
Don't Sleep In The Subway
by Johnny Hodges · 1967
11 pressings5 countriesBig BandJazz
Don't Sleep In The Subway was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Don't Sleep In The Subway
8 pressings came out in 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8726
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
V6 8276 S-1 MGS-1200 REV F.G.Side A runout etched
V6 8276 S-2 MGS-1201 REV F.G.Side B runout etched
MGS 1200Side A label
MGS 1201Side B label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8726
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
December 1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8726
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
V-8726 S-1 MG-1200 REV 11 F.G. [Block-shaped S]Side A runout
V-8726 S-2 MG-1201 REV 21 F.G. [Block-shaped S]Side B runout
MG-1200Side A label
MG-1201Side B label
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records SVLP 9196
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8726
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gatefold
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Verve Records V-8726First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Verve Records V6-8726First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Verve Records V6-8726First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Verve Records SVLP 9196First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1967 | US | Verve Records V6-8726First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Verve Records V-8726First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Verve Records V-8726First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | Verve Records V6-8726First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Spain | Verve Records V6-8726LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Verve Records VLP 9196LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Verve Records V6-8726LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Sleep In The Subway3:20
- A2The Wonder Of You2:44
- A3Serenade In Blue3:08
- A4Everytime She Walks3:47
- A5Wisteria2:47
- B1Heel Kickin'3:38
- B2You've Changed2:51
- B3Some Fun3:40
- B4Eydie-Dee Dee4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Sleep In The Subway are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Don't Sleep In The Subway are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was Don't Sleep In The Subway first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is Verve Records V6-8726, released December 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Sleep In The Subway is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V6-8726, V-8726, SVLP 9196) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V6-8726 S-1 MGS-1200 REV 1 F.G. [Block-shaped S] and V6-8726 S-2 MGS-1201 REV 11 F.G. [Block-shaped S]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Sleep In The Subway 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.
