US
July 17, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8444
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set · Bridgeport Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM53029-2B ._.Side A runout
XSM53030-1C ._.Side B runout
XSM 53029Side A label
XSM 53030Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Portrait Of Johnny
by Johnny Mathis · 1961
19 pressings5 countriesBalladVocalPop
Portrait Of Johnny 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 Portrait Of Johnny
14 pressings came out in 1961, 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
July 17, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8444
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1644
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
x"Lp" 53027Label A
x"Lp" 53028Label B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1644
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP53027-2ESide A, Stamped
XLP53028-1GSide B, Stamped
(x"Lp"53027)Side A label
(x"Lp"53028)Side B label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1644
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Bridgeport Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XLP53027-2G. - 111111-1111Side A runout, variant 1
XLP53028-1G. - 1111-111Side B runout, variant 1
XLP53027-2G IIII-IIIIIIIISide A runout, variant 2
XLP53028-1D II-IIIIIISide B runout, variant 2
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1644
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Hollywood Press
- Runout / matrix
XLP53027-2H - B H 1 1Runout A
XLP53028-1AC HRunout B
x"Lp" 53027Label A
x"Lp" 53028Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Coronet KLLS 1702First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | Columbia CS 8444First yearCompilation, LP, Stereo | Compilation, LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | Columbia CL 1644 / Columbia CL-1644First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Fontana TFL 5153 / Fontana TFL.5153First yearCompilation, LP | Compilation, LP |
| 1961 | UK | Fontana STFL 571First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1644First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1644First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1644First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1644First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1644First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1644First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1644First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8444First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8444First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | CBS SBPG 62077LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10003LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Hallmark Records SHM 806Compilation, LP, Reissue | Compilation, LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Coronet KLL 1702 / Coronet KLL-1702LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Taiwan | Union Record LP-925LP, Compilation, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Starbright2:47
- A2While You're Young2:53
- A3Should I Wait (Or Should I Run To Her)2:48
- A4All Is Well2:31
- A5You Set My Heart To Music2:42
- A6My Love For You3:03
- B1Oh That Feeling2:31
- B2How To Handle A Woman2:45
- B3Cherie2:45
- B4Hey Love2:27
- B5Jenny2:53
- B6The Story Of Our Love2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Portrait Of Johnny are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Portrait Of Johnny are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1973.
When was Portrait Of Johnny first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Columbia CS 8444, released July 17, 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Portrait Of Johnny is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 8444, CL 1644, TFL 5153, STFL 571) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM53029-2B ._. and XSM53030-1C ._.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Portrait Of Johnny 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.
