US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 1846Capitol Records ST-1846
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST1-1846Side A Label
ST2-1846Side B Label
Les BaxterLes Baxter's Original Quiet Village
Vinyl pressings
Les Baxter's Original Quiet Village
by Les Baxter · 1964
11 pressings4 countriesSpace-AgeEasy ListeningExoticaJazz
Les Baxter's Original Quiet Village was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Les Baxter's Original Quiet Village
9 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-1846
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records STT 1846Capitol Records STT-1846
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo · Los Angeles
- Runout / matrix
STT-1-1846-A-7: C ✲Runout A, etched [except stamped: ✲]
STT-2-1846-A-7: C ✲Runout B, etched [except stamped: ✲]
STT1-1846Label A
STT2-1846Label B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 1846Capitol Records ST-1846
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-1846
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-1846-N1 ☖side A
T2-1846-D2 ☖side B
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-1846
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records T-1846First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 1846 / Capitol Records ST-1846First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | Capitol Records ST 1846 / Capitol Records ST-1846First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | Mexico | Capitol Records TM 1846First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records ST 1846 / Capitol Records ST-1846First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records T-1846First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records STT 1846 / Capitol Records STT-1846First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records ST 1846 / Capitol Records ST-1846First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records T-1846First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records ST-8-1846LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records STK83663 / Capitol Records ST-1846LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Quiet Village2:15
- A2Shanghai Rickshaw1:17
- A3Simba2:40
- A4Singing Sea Shells2:12
- A5Taboo2:39
- A6Gardens Of The Moon3:00
- B1Mozambique4:03
- B2Busy Port3:01
- B3Deep Night3:06
- B4Sea Nymph2:03
- B5Tahiti: A Summer Night At Sea2:30
- B6Temple Of Gold4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Les Baxter's Original Quiet Village are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Les Baxter's Original Quiet Village are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1969.
When was Les Baxter's Original Quiet Village first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada, Germany, Mexico. One of them is Capitol Records ST 1846.
How do I tell if my copy of Les Baxter's Original Quiet Village is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 1846, T-1846, STT 1846, TM 1846) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST1-1846 and ST2-1846. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Les Baxter's Original Quiet Village 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.
