UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMC 1265
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEX 577-1 GMRunout, stamped, side 1
XEX 578-2 GP GIRunout, stamped, side 2
(XEX.578)Label B side
(XEX.577)Label A side
Matt MonroHits Of Yesterday
Vinyl pressings
Hits Of Yesterday
by Matt Monro · 1965
10 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningPop
Hits Of Yesterday was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Of Yesterday
4 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Israel
1965- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMC 1265
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
XEX 577-1, XEX 578-2
New Zealand
1965- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMCM.1265Parlophone PMCM 1265
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEX.577Label A
XEX.578Label B
South Africa
1965- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMCJ 1265
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEX 577Side A stamped
XEX 578Side B stamped
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Israel | Parlophone PMC 1265First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Parlophone PMCM.1265 / Parlophone PMCM 1265First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | South Africa | Parlophone PMCJ 1265First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Parlophone PMC 1265First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | Parlophone PMCO-7532 / Parlophone PMCO 7532LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Parlophone 5C 054-04321LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Parlophone PMC 1265LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Parlophone PMC 1265LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | UK | C5 Records C5 546LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Parlophone PMC 1265LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Portrait Of My Love
- A2Gonna Build A Mountain
- A3From Russia With Love
- A4One Day
- A5For Mama
- A6Somewhere
- B1My Kind Of Girl
- B2Unchained Melody
- B3Yesterday
- B4Walk Away
- B5The Girl I Love
- B6Softly As I Leave You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hits Of Yesterday are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hits Of Yesterday are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1965 and 1989.
When was Hits Of Yesterday first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, Israel, New Zealand, South Africa. One of them is Parlophone PMC 1265.
How do I tell if my copy of Hits Of Yesterday is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PMC 1265, PMCM.1265, PMCJ 1265) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XEX 577-1 GM and XEX 578-2 GP GI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hits Of Yesterday 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.
