US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8461
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM53508-1A -Side A stamped
XSM53509-1C - - IIISide B stamped, III etched
Lionel HamptonSoft Vibes Soaring Strings
Vinyl pressings
Soft Vibes Soaring Strings
by Lionel Hampton · 1961
14 pressings4 countriesJazzPop
Soft Vibes Soaring Strings was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Soft Vibes Soaring Strings
11 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1661
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XLP53506-1B P IIiIIIEtched side A
XLP53507-1E P IEtched side B
x"Lp"53506Label side A
x"Lp"53507Label side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8461
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1661
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP53506-1B(A) Stamped
XLP53507-1C(B) Stamped
I-IIIIIIIII(A) Etched
IIII-IIIII(B) Etched
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8461
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM53508-1A - TRunout A, variant 1
XSM53509-1C I-IIIIRunout B, variant 1
XSM53508-1A - TRunout A, variant 2
XSM53509-1D A IIIIIIIII TRunout B, variant 2
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1661
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP53506-1B BH IISide A stamped & etched
XLP53507-1BSide B stamped & etched
X "Lp" 53506Side A Label
X "Lp" 53507Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Columbia CL-1661First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | Columbia CS-8461First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8461First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1661First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8461First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1661First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1661First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8461First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1661First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8461First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8461First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Japan | Columbia ZS-1031 / Columbia ZS 1031LP, 10", Stereo | LP, 10", Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Mr. Pickwick MPD 209LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia Special Products CSY 8461LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Deep Purple4:00
- A2Stairway To The Stars2:54
- A3Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me2:46
- A4Over The Rainbow2:34
- A5Once In A While3:36
- A6Gone Again2:46
- B1Star Eyes3:47
- B2Laura3:40
- B3On Green Dolphin Street3:08
- B4The Blues I Got Comin' Tomorrow3:18
- B5Ruby3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soft Vibes Soaring Strings are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Soft Vibes Soaring Strings are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1974.
When was Soft Vibes Soaring Strings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia CS 8461.
How do I tell if my copy of Soft Vibes Soaring Strings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 8461, CL 1661, CL-1661, CS-8461) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM53508-1A - and XSM53509-1C - - III. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soft Vibes Soaring Strings 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.
