US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Cadence CLP 25052Cadence CLP-25052
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CLP 25052 A MO9Y-5651Side A - etched
CLP 25052 B MO9Y-5652Side B - etched
Johnny TillotsonJohnny Tillotson's Best
Vinyl pressings
Johnny Tillotson's Best
by Johnny Tillotson · 1961
11 pressings6 countriesVocalRockPop
Johnny Tillotson's Best 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 Johnny Tillotson's Best
7 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Cadence CLP 3052
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CLP 3052 A MO9P-5645 HRunout Side A
CLP 3052 B MO9P-5646 HRunout Side B
MO9P 5645
MO9P 5646
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-A 2431
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Argentina
1961- Label and catalog number
- Cadence CLP 3052Microfon Argentina S.R.L. CLP 3052
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Cadence CLP 3052
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Cadence CLP 25052
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CLP 25052 A
CLP 25052 B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Argentina | Cadence CLP 3052 / Microfon Argentina S.R.L. CLP 3052First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | Cadence CLP 3052First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | Cadence CLP 25052First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1961 | New Zealand | Cadence CLP 3052First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | London Records HA-A 2431First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1961 | US | Cadence CLP 25052 / Cadence CLP-25052First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Cadence CLP 3052First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Cadence CLP 3052LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Cadence CLP25052LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Cadence CLP 3052LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | GRT VIP-4002 / GRT VIP-4002(M)LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Poetry In Motion2:14
- A2Dreamy Eyes2:19
- A3Cutie Pie2:13
- A4Earth Angel2:54
- A5True True Happiness2:32
- A6Much Beyond Compare2:40
- B1Without You2:06
- B2Jimmy's Girl2:39
- B3Princess Princess2:14
- B4Pledging My Love2:31
- B5Why Do I Love You So2:03
- B6(Little Sparrow) His True Love Said Goodbye2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny Tillotson's Best are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Johnny Tillotson's Best are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 1976.
When was Johnny Tillotson's Best first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is Cadence CLP 25052.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnny Tillotson's Best is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLP 25052, CLP 3052, HA-A 2431) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CLP 25052 A MO9Y-5651 and CLP 25052 B MO9Y-5652. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Johnny Tillotson's Best 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.