US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2614
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-2614-B-3Side A matrix etched (LA)
ST-2-2614-B-3Side B matrix etched (LA)
Kingston TrioBest Of The Kingston Trio, Vol. 3
Vinyl pressings
Best Of The Kingston Trio, Vol. 3
by Kingston Trio · 1966
17 pressings5 countriesFolkBalladFolkWorld
Best Of The Kingston Trio, Vol. 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Best Of The Kingston Trio, Vol. 3
6 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-2614Capitol Records T 2614
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-2614-P2 0Runout Side A, stamped
T1-2614-P2#2 0Runout Side A, stamped (#2 is etched)
T1-2614Label Side A
T2-2614Label Side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-2614
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-2614-B2 [IAM]Side A runout
ST2-2614-W2 [IAM]Side B runout
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2614
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SMK 74 245
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
South Africa
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2614
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
T1-2614-2Side 1 runout
T2-2614Side 2 runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 2614First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Capitol Records SMK 74 245First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | South Africa | Capitol Records T 2614First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2614First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T-2614 / Capitol Records T 2614First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST-2614First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Capitol Records ST 2614 / Starline ST 2614LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Starline ST-2614 / Capitol Records ST 2614LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records SM 2614LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records SM-2614 / EMI SM-2614LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records SM-2614LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records T 2614LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 062-80 096LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 062-80 096LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T-2614LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T-2614LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T-2614LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Lemon Tree2:16
- A2El Matador2:24
- A3Jane, Jane, Jane2:50
- A4San Miguel2:50
- A5This Land Is Your Land3:10
- A6En El Agua2:16
- B1It Was A Very Good Year3:21
- B2Three Jolly Coachmen1:45
- B3They Call The Wind Maria4:06
- B4500 Miles2:57
- B5Hangman2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Best Of The Kingston Trio, Vol. 3 are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Best Of The Kingston Trio, Vol. 3 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1978.
When was Best Of The Kingston Trio, Vol. 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, Germany, South Africa. One of them is Capitol Records ST 2614.
How do I tell if my copy of Best Of The Kingston Trio, Vol. 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 2614, T-2614, ST-2614, SMK 74 245) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-2614-B-3 and ST-2-2614-B-3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Best Of The Kingston Trio, Vol. 3 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.
