US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2720
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PPRM-3231--2 S
PPRM-3232--2 S
Paul Anka3 Great Guys
Vinyl pressings
3 Great Guys
by Paul Anka · 1963
10 pressings7 countriesBalladFunk / SoulPopClassical
3 Great Guys was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 3 Great Guys
8 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 5 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2720
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2720RCA Victor LPM 2720
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PPRM-3231--3 S H
PPRM-3232--3 S H
Country unknown
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RD-7608
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SF-7608
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PPRS-3233-1GSide A
PPRS-3234-1GSide B
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2720
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PPRM-3231Side A runout etched
PPRM-3232Side B runout etched
PPRM-3231Side A label matrix
PPRM-3232Side B label matrix
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Unknown | RCA Victor RD-7608First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2720First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Israel | RCA Victor LPM-2720First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LSP-2720First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor SF-7608First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2720First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2720First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2720 / RCA Victor LPM 2720First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | RCA Victor NL-43103LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | RCA Victor NL 89456LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I Can't Say A Word2:17
- A2No, No2:22
- A3I'm Gonna Forget About You2:18
- A4Tenderness2:15
- A5The Endless Night2:13
- A6Too Late2:45
- B1Laugh, Laugh, Laugh2:25
- B2I Remember2:21
- B3I Ain't Gonna Cheat On You No More2:20
- B4Talkin' Trash2:12
- B5Without Your Love2:58
- B6Another Day, Another Heartache2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 3 Great Guys are there?
10 vinyl pressings of 3 Great Guys are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1963 and 1980.
When was 3 Great Guys first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada, Israel and more. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-2720.
How do I tell if my copy of 3 Great Guys is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-2720, LSP-2720, RD-7608, SF-7608) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PPRM-3231--2 S and PPRM-3232--2 S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 3 Great Guys 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.
