UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE-D.1118
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EPMD.40228A-side label
EPMD.40229B-side label
Pat BoonePat's Big Hits
Vinyl pressings
Pat's Big Hits
by Pat Boone · 1957
17 pressings4 countriesBalladPop
Pat's Big Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Pat's Big Hits
1 pressing came out in 1957, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | London Records RE-D 1118 / London American Recordings RE-D 11187", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1964 | Finland | London Records RED 1118 / London Records RE-D 11187", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Yugoslavia | London Records EPL-9111 / Jugoton EPL-91117", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton EPL-9111 / London Records EPL-91117", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | UK | London Records RE-D.1118 / London American Recordings RE-D.11187", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | London Records RE-D.1118 / London American Recordings RE-D.11187", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1There's A Gold Mine In The Sky
- A2Remember You're Mine
- B1When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano
- B2April Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pat's Big Hits are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Pat's Big Hits are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1964.
When was Pat's Big Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK. One of them is London Records RE-D.1118.
How do I tell if my copy of Pat's Big Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RE-D.1118) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPMD.40228 and EPMD.40229. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pat's Big Hits 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.
