US
April 17, 1962- Label and catalog number
- Epic LA 16027
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM 57210
XEM 57211
Lionel HamptonMany Splendored Vibes
Vinyl pressings
Many Splendored Vibes
by Lionel Hampton · 1962
12 pressings7 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
Many Splendored Vibes was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Many Splendored Vibes
7 pressings came out in 1962, 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
April 17, 1962- Label and catalog number
- Epic BA17027
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSB-57212-1D
XSB--57213-1B
US
April 17, 1962- Label and catalog number
- Epic BA17027
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSB-57212-C 0 ll-l TSide A runout
XSB--57213-1B T lVSIde B runout
Australia
April 17, 1962- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELP 3506
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 3506Epic ELPS-3506
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Stereorama
- Runout / matrix
MX139953 - ELPS3506-1Side A runout
MX139954 - ELPS3506-2Side B runout
MX139953Side label
MX139954Side label
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Epic LA 16027
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM-57210-1B
XEM-57211-1A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3506 / Epic ELPS-3506First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Epic LA 16027First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Epic BA 17027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Australia | Epic ELP 3506First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Epic LA 16027First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Epic BA17027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Epic BA17027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Japan | Epic Stereorama PS 6004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia SCX 3473 / Epic SCX 3473LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1500LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Italy | CBS S 52667LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | CBS CLS 4077LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Three Coins In The Fountain5:56
- A2Where Are You?3:11
- A3I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)2:37
- A4Hi-Fly3:37
- A5Answer Me, My Love2:53
- A6Like Someone In Love4:33
- B1The Song From Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)2:48
- B2Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing4:39
- B3Spring Is Here2:29
- B4You Are Cruel3:08
- B5One Note Samba3:18
- B6I'll Be Seeing You4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Many Splendored Vibes are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Many Splendored Vibes are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1962 and 1969.
When was Many Splendored Vibes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Epic LA 16027, released April 17, 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Many Splendored Vibes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LA 16027, BA17027, ELP 3506, ELPS 3506) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XEM 57210 and XEM 57211. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Many Splendored Vibes 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.
