US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3034
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LRP-3034-S1Side A Runout stamped
LRP-3034-S2Side B Runout stamped
Vinyl pressings
Exotica
by Martin Denny · 1957
30 pressings8 countriesSpace-AgeEasy ListeningPacificExotica
Exotica was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Exotica
9 pressings came out in 1957, 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3034
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LRP-3034-S1 HSide A Runout stamped
LRP-3034-S2 HSide B Runout stamped
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3034
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LRP-3034 GB - 4262 - D3Side 1
LRP-3034 GB - 4263 - D3Side 2
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3034
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LRP-3034 SIDE1 1 ISide A Runout, stamped
LRP 3034 SIDE2 1 I A2Side B Runout, stamped
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3034
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LRP-3034 NGB-4262-D4 (Anvil symbol) ⌂Side A Runout stamped
LRP-3034 NGB-4263-D4 (Anvil symbol) ⌂Side B Runout stamped
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3034
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · "Transistorized"
- Runout / matrix
LRP-3034-S1 HSide A Runout stamped
LRP-3034-S2 HSide B Runout stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | New Zealand | Liberty LBY.1031-M / Liberty Records, Inc. SLBY.1031-MFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Liberty LBY.1031-MFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-U. 6067 / London Records HAM-U.6067First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Liberty LRP 3034First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Liberty LRP 3034First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Liberty LRP 3034First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Liberty LRP 3034First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Liberty LRP 3034First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Liberty LRP 3034First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | London Records HB-U 1079LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Liberty LRP 3034LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Liberty LRP 3034LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Liberty LRP 3034LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Liberty LRP-3034LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Liberty LRP 3034LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Liberty LRP 3034LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Liberty LRP 3034LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Liberty LRP 3034LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Liberty LRP 3034LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Liberty LRP 3034LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Chile | Vivart LRP 3034LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Captain High Records CH 4807-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 2018 | Europe | Del Ray Records DR10019LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Jackpot Records JPR-064LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2020 | US | Jackpot Records JPR 064 / Jackpot Records JPR-064LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Number One Essentials 291004LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Liberty LRP 3034LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | London Liberty LRP 3034LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Liberty LST 7034LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Quiet Village3:38
- A2Return To Paradise2:19
- A3Hong Kong Blues2:14
- A4Busy Port2:51
- A5Lotus Land2:23
- A6Similau1:57
- B1Stone God3:05
- B2Jungle Flower1:47
- B3China Nights (Shina No Yoru)2:02
- B4Ah Me Furi2:07
- B5Waipio3:14
- B6Love Dance2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Exotica are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Exotica are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1957 and 2024.
When was Exotica first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, New Zealand. One of them is Liberty LRP 3034.
How do I tell if my copy of Exotica is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LRP 3034, LBY.1031-M, HAM-U. 6067) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LRP-3034-S1 and LRP-3034-S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Exotica 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.
