US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8440
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Label Side AV-8440 A (VG 164)
Label Side BV-8440 A (VG 165)
Mel TorméMy Kind Of Music
Vinyl pressings
My Kind Of Music
by Mel Tormé · 1962
10 pressings5 countriesSwingJazz
My Kind Of Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 My Kind Of Music
8 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 3 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8440
- Format
- Album, LP, Stereo
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8440
- Format
- Album, LP
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 1584His Master's Voice CLP. 1584
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
V-8440ASide A label
V-8440BSide B label
V 8440 A - 2NLabel Side 1
V 8440 B - 2NLabel Side 2
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CSD 1584
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 1584His Master's Voice CLP. 1584
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
V-8440ASide A label
V-8440BSide B label
V 8440A-2N R 12Side A label
V 8440B-2N R 1Side B label
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Verve Records V-8440First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Verve Records V6-8440First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1962 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1584 / His Master's Voice CLP. 1584First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | His Master's Voice CSD 1584First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1584 / His Master's Voice CLP. 1584First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | His Master's Voice CSD 1442First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Verve Records V-8440First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Verve Records V6-8440First yearAlbum, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Japan | Verve Records POJJ 1609LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Verve Records V-8440LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1You And The Night And The Music2:24
- A2A Stranger In Town3:58
- A3I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan3:03
- A4Born To Be Blue2:51
- A5County Fair6:20
- B1Dancing In The Dark2:38
- B2Welcome To The Club5:08
- B3By Myself3:15
- B4The Christmas Song2:44
- B5Alone Together3:09
- B6A Shine On Your Shoes2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Kind Of Music are there?
10 vinyl pressings of My Kind Of Music are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 1994.
When was My Kind Of Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Verve Records V-8440.
How do I tell if my copy of My Kind Of Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-8440, V6-8440, CLP 1584, CSD 1584) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Label Side A and Label Side B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Kind Of Music 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.
