US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 1476Capitol Records T-1476
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-1476
T2-1476
Vinyl pressings
Hits Of Les And Mary
by Les Paul & Mary Ford · 1960
29 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
Hits Of Les And Mary 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 Hits Of Les And Mary
13 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records DT 1476Capitol Records DTT-1476
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DT-1-1476 x x -D 1" [Anvil symbol]A runout
DT-2-1476-D1 3 [Anvil symbol] 1SB runout
DT1-1476A label
DT2-1476B label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 1476
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
I ‿ ⁀ T1-1476-D3 I ⣤
T2-1476-D3 I ⣤
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records TT 1476
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 1476
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
- T1-1476-D2 [Anvil]Side A runout, variant 1
- T2-1476-D2 II #2 S1 [Anvil]Side B runout, variant 1
- T1-1476-D2 #2 S1 [Anvil]Side A runout, variant 2
- T2-1476-D2 N2 [Anvil]Side B runout, variant 2
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 1476
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
- T1-1476-D2 #3 S1 [Scranton logo]Side A runout
- T2-1476-N2 [Scranton logo]Side B runout
(T1-1476)Side A label
(T2-1476)Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Capitol Records ENC 9416First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records T 1476First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records DT 1476First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records T 1476First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Capitol Records T 1476First yearLP, Compilation, Partially Mixed, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Capitol Records T 1476First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records T 1476 / Capitol Records T-1476First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records DT 1476 / Capitol Records DTT-1476First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records T 1476First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records TT 1476First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records T 1476First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records T 1476First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records DT 1476 / Capitol Records DTT-1476First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records TT 1476 / Capitol Records TT-1476LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records T1476LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Capitol Records 2 C 054-80255 / Capitol Records 2C 054 - 80.255LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-50119LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-50119LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records ENC-9416LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T 1476 / Starline T 1476LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records DT 8-1476 / Capitol Records DT-8-1476LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | Capitol Records DT 1476LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise2:10
- A2I'm A Fool To Care2:54
- A3Lover2:45
- A4I Really Don't Want To Know2:49
- A5The Carioca2:30
- A6Bye Bye Blues2:03
- B1How High The Moon2:05
- B2Mockin' Bird Hill2:17
- B3Josephine1:56
- B4I'm Sitting On Top Of The World2:15
- B5Whispering1:59
- B6Vaya Con Dios2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hits Of Les And Mary are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Hits Of Les And Mary are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1960 and 1980.
When was Hits Of Les And Mary first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records T 1476.
How do I tell if my copy of Hits Of Les And Mary is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 1476, DT 1476, TT 1476, ENC 9416) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1-1476 and T2-1476. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hits Of Les And Mary 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.
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Vaya Con Dios (May God Be With You) / Johnny (Is The Boy For Me)
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