US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia A-1723
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 14383-1AA side runout
ZSP 14384-1AB side runout
ZSP 14383A side label
ZSP 14384B side label
Mary MartinHits From "South Pacific" Volume 1
Vinyl pressings
Hits From "South Pacific" Volume 1
by Mary Martin · 1953
10 pressings3 countriesMusicalStage & Screen
Hits From "South Pacific" Volume 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Hits From "South Pacific" Volume 1
4 pressings came out in 1953, 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks A-1723
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
ZSP14383-1B HA side runout
ZSP14384-1B HB side runout
ZSP 14383A side label
ZSP 14384B side label
UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Philips BBE 12185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
AA42941 7 v 2E=1//420SIDE 2
AA42941 7 V 1E=1//420SIDE 1
UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Philips BBE 12185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | UK | Philips BBE 12185First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1953 | UK | Philips BBE 12185First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1953 | US | Columbia A-1723First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1953 | US | Columbia Masterworks A-1723First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | UK | Philips 429 417 BE / Philips BBE.121857", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Philips 429 417 BE / Philips BBE 121857", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Philips BBE 12185 / Philips BBE.121857", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | Columbia B 2579 / Columbia B-25797", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia B 2579 / Columbia B-25797", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia B 2579 / Columbia B-25797", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1A Wonderful Guy
- A2Some Enchanted Evening
- B1Younger Than Springtime
- B2I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hits From "South Pacific" Volume 1 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hits From "South Pacific" Volume 1 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1953 and 1959.
When was Hits From "South Pacific" Volume 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, UK. One of them is Columbia A-1723.
How do I tell if my copy of Hits From "South Pacific" Volume 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A-1723, BBE 12185) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSP 14383-1A and ZSP 14384-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hits From "South Pacific" Volume 1 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.