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Nelson Riddle And His OrchestraRoute 66 And Other T.V. Themes

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Route 66 And Other T.V. Themes

by Nelson Riddle And His Orchestra · 1962

16 pressings9 countriesSoundtrackThemePopStage & Screen

Route 66 And Other T.V. Themes 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 Route 66 And Other T.V. Themes

12 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 7 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
Capitol Records ST-1771Capitol Records ST 1771
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

ST1-1771-D1 #2 ☖ &Side A Runout Stamped

ST2-1771-D2 ☖ &Side B Runout Stamped

ST1-1771Side A Label

ST2-1771Side B Label

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US

1962
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records T-1771Capitol Records T 1771
Format
LP, Album, Mono · Scranton pressing
Runout / matrix

T1-1771-D2 [Anvil symbol]A-side runout, stamped

T2-1771-D2 #2 [Anvil symbol]B-side runout, stamped

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UK

1962
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records T-1771
Format
LP, Album, Mono
Runout / matrix

T1 1771-1N1 (stamped)

T2 1771-1N2 (stamped)

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 16 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1960s13 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1962ArgentinaCapitol Records T-1771First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1962AustraliaCapitol Records T-1771 / Capitol Records T 1771First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1962AustraliaCapitol Records ST-1771 / Capitol Records ST 1771First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1962CanadaCapitol Records T 1771 / Capitol Records T-1771First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1962CanadaCapitol Records ST 1771 / Capitol Records ST-1771First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1962FranceCapitol Records ST 1771First yearLP, Album, CompilationLP, Album, Compilation
1962GermanyCapitol Records STK 83 495 / Capitol Records STK 83495First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1962UKCapitol Records T-1771First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1962UKCapitol Records ST-1771First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1962USCapitol Records ST-1771 / Capitol Records ST 1771First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1962USCapitol Records T-1771First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1962USCapitol Records T-1771 / Capitol Records T 1771First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1963USCapitol Records ST-1771 / Capitol Records ST 1771LP, Album, Repress, StereoLP, Album, Repress, Stereo
1980s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1981Australia & New ZealandCapitol Records AUSLP 1002 / Capitol Records ST 1771LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono
Year unknown2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?NetherlandsCapitol Records 5C 038 - 85562 / Capitol Records 5C 038-85562LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?USCapitol Records T-1771 / Capitol Records T 1771LP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono

Tracklist

  1. A1Route 66 Theme2:07
  2. A2The Alvin Show Theme2:22
  3. A3The Andy Girffith Theme2:15
  4. A4Theme From "Ben Casey"1:40
  5. A5My Three Sons2:22
  6. A6The Untouchables3:08
  7. B1Naked City Theme2:10
  8. B2Sing Along2:39
  9. B3The Defenders Theme2:47
  10. B4Theme From "Sam Benedict"2:29
  11. B5Theme From "Dr. Kildare"2:26
  12. B6This Could Be The Start Of Something2:18

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Route 66 And Other T.V. Themes are there?

16 vinyl pressings of Route 66 And Other T.V. Themes are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1962 and 1981.

When was Route 66 And Other T.V. Themes first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-1771.

How do I tell if my copy of Route 66 And Other T.V. Themes is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-1771, T-1771, T 1771, ST 1771) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST1-1771-D1 #2 ☖ & and ST2-1771-D2 ☖ &. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Route 66 And Other T.V. Themes 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.

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