US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3077
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LRP 3077 S1 1 I A1SIde A runout
LRP 3077 S2 1 I A1Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Exotica Volume II
by Martin Denny · 1957
22 pressings5 countriesSpace-AgeEasy ListeningPacificExotica
Exotica Volume II 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 Volume II
7 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year. 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 3077Liberty LRP-3077
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LRP-3077-S1 HStamped Side A
H80P-8657-1B HStamped Side B
LRP-3077-S2Etched Side B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3077
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Century Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LRP-30771-1A A1 RSide 1 Runout
LRP-30772-1A A1 R [Matrix etchings crossed out]Side 2 Runout
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3077Liberty LRP-3077
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LRP-3077-S1 HStamped Side A, variant 1
H80P-8657-1B HStamped Side B, variant 1
LRP-3077-S2Etched Side B, variant 1
LRP-3077-S1 HRunout Side A, variant 2
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3077Liberty LRP-3077
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LRP-3077-S1 HStamped Side A
LRP-8657-S2 HStamped Side B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3077Liberty LRP-3077
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LRP 3077 1D SIDE 1 I B3Runout, Side A, Stamped
LRP-3077-1D SIDE 2 I A1Runout, Side B, Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Liberty LRP 3077First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Liberty LRP 3077 / Liberty LRP-3077First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Liberty LRP 3077First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Liberty LRP 3077 / Liberty LRP-3077First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Liberty LRP 3077 / Liberty LRP-3077First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Liberty LRP 3077 / Liberty LRP-3077First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Liberty LRP 3077 / Liberty LRP-3077First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-U 6086LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Liberty LST 7006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Liberty LST 7006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Liberty LST 7006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Liberty LST 7006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | London Records SAHA 7536LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | London Records SAH-G 6076 / London Records SAH-G.6076LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Liberty LST 7006LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Liberty LRP 3077 / Liberty LRP-3077LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Liberty LST 7006 / Liberty LST-7006LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1960 | Australia | London Records HAA 7558 / London Records HAA-7558LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Jackpot Records JPR 077LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Liberty LRP. 3077LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | London Liberty LST. 7006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Liberty LRP 7006LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Soshu Night Serenade2:06
- A2Island Of Dreams3:03
- A3Japanese Farewell Song (Sayonara)2:18
- A4Singing Bamboos2:03
- A5The Queen Chant (E Lili Ua E)2:46
- A6Wedding Song (Ke Kali Ne Au)2:50
- B1Escales2:27
- B2When First I Love2:22
- B3August Bells2:13
- B4Bacoa2:03
- B5Ebb Tide3:09
- B6Rush Hour In Hong Kong3:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Exotica Volume II are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Exotica Volume II are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1957 and 2022.
When was Exotica Volume II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Liberty LRP 3077.
How do I tell if my copy of Exotica Volume II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LRP 3077) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LRP 3077 S1 1 I A1 and LRP 3077 S2 1 I A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Exotica Volume II 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.
