US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST 7394Liberty LST-7394
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LST-7394-2-SIDE1 I ΛIside A runout stamped
LST-7394-2-SIDE2 Iside B runout stamped
Martin DennyHawaii Tattoo
Vinyl pressings
Hawaii Tattoo
by Martin Denny · 1964
19 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningPacificExoticaJazz
Hawaii Tattoo was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Hawaii Tattoo
16 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 6 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3394
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LRP-3394 I SIDE 1Side A
LRP-3394 I SIDE 2Side B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7394
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP-3394Liberty LRP 3394
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
[MR] LRP-3394-1 △7330Side A Runout - Etched / [MR] - Stamped
[MR] LRP-3394-2 △7330XSide B Runout - Etched / [MR] - Stamped
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3394
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST 7394Liberty LST-7394
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Liberty SLYL-932,546First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Liberty LST 7394First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Liberty LRP 3394First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Liberty SLBY 1241First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Peru | Liberty LST 7394First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Liberty LBY 1241First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Liberty SLBY 1241First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Liberty LST 7394 / Liberty LST-7394First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Liberty LRP 3394First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Liberty LRP 3394First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Liberty LST-7394First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Liberty LRP-3394 / Liberty LRP 3394First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Liberty LRP 3394First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Liberty LST 7394 / Liberty LST-7394First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Liberty LRP 3394First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Liberty LST 7394LP | LP |
| ? | US | Liberty LST-7394LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hawaii Tattoo2:21
- A2Sweet Leilani2:22
- A3Song Of The Islands (Na Leio Hawaii)2:02
- A4Beyond The Reef2:26
- A5Analani E2:21
- A6The Hawaiian Wedding Song (Ke Kali Nei Au)2:35
- B1Pearly Shells (Pupu O Ewa)2:31
- B2Now Is The Hour (Maori Farewell Song)2:06
- B3Leah2:09
- B4Sweet Someone2:26
- B5Red Sails In The Sunset2:27
- B6Sail Along, Silv'ry Moon2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hawaii Tattoo are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Hawaii Tattoo are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was Hawaii Tattoo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Liberty LST 7394.
How do I tell if my copy of Hawaii Tattoo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LST 7394, LRP 3394, LST-7394, LRP-3394) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LST-7394-2-SIDE1 I ΛI and LST-7394-2-SIDE2 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hawaii Tattoo 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.
