US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Design Records DLP-227
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(K-191)Printed matrix both sides
Johnny Poi And His SurfboardersHawaii Calling
Vinyl pressings
Hawaii Calling
by Johnny Poi And His Surfboarders · 1965
10 pressings3 countriesPacificFolkWorld& Country
Hawaii Calling 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 Hawaii Calling
2 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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
- Design Records SDLP-227Design Records DLP-227
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
-SDLP-227 -B AKS-191-B 11-3 2'62. LWSide B
-AKS191-A 11-3 2'62. LWSide A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Grand Prix Series K-191 / Grand Prix Series KS-191LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1965 | US | Design Records DLP-227First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Design Records SDLP-227 / Design Records DLP-227First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Festival Records SFL-931,429LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | La Nouvelle Génération NG-1708LP | LP |
| ? | Canada | Design Records SDLP-227LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Grand Prix Series K-191LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Grand Prix Series K-191LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Westerfield 55LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Grand Prix Series K-191LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Aloha Oe
- A2Ua Like Noa Like
- A3Makalapua
- A4Pretty Mermaid Of The Southern Sea
- A5Tahu Wahu Wahi
- B1One, Two, Three, Four
- B2Hilo March
- B3My Hawaiian Kula La Ni
- B4Kila Kila Haleakala
- B5Aloha Oe E Kuu Lei
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hawaii Calling are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hawaii Calling are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Hawaii Calling first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Design Records DLP-227.
How do I tell if my copy of Hawaii Calling is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLP-227, SDLP-227) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (K-191). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hawaii Calling 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.