US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1450
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Les ElgartThe Band With That Sound
Vinyl pressings
The Band With That Sound
by Les Elgart · 1960
10 pressings6 countriesBig BandJazz
The Band With That Sound was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 The Band With That Sound
5 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 3 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8245
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM-49330-1AHSide A Stamped, variant 1
XSM-49331-1LSide B Stamped, variant 1
XSM49330-1D AIIISide A Stamped, III etched, variant 2
XSM49331-1B DISide B Stamped, I etched, variant 2
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8245
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 49330Side A Stamped, variant 1
XSM 49331Side B Stamped, variant 1
XSM49330-1D AIIISide A Stamped, III etched
XSM49331-1B DISide B Stamped, I etched
Argentina
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 8290Columbia 8.290
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP 49328A side runout groove stamps
XLP 49329B side runout groove stamps
Xlp 49328A side label
Xlp 49329B side label
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1450
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP49328-1AStamped Side 1
XLP49329-1AStamped Side 2
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Argentina | Columbia 8290 / Columbia 8.290First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Columbia CL 1450First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Columbia CL 1450First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Columbia CS 8245First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Columbia CS 8245First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Brazil | Columbia 15031LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Australia | Harmony HAS 160LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | CBS 138065LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Columbia 9.007LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | CBS S 62299LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Cheerful Little Earful2:16
- A2If I Had My Way2:37
- A3Do You Ever Think Of Me2:16
- A4The Man I Love2:21
- A5Blue Moon2:56
- A6You Are My Sunshine2:28
- B1Begin The Beguine2:42
- B2Somebody Else Is Taking My Place2:37
- B3Volga Boatman2:23
- B4Juggin' Along2:42
- B5West2:43
- B6Yesterdays2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Band With That Sound are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Band With That Sound are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1960 and 1978.
When was The Band With That Sound first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Argentina, Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 1450.
How do I tell if my copy of The Band With That Sound is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1450, CS 8245, 8290) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Band With That Sound 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.