US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-409
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Paul AnkaPaul Anka Sings His Big Big Big 15 Vol.3
Vinyl pressings
Paul Anka Sings His Big Big Big 15 Vol.3
by Paul Anka · 1962
12 pressings8 countriesRock & RollVocalRockPop
Paul Anka Sings His Big Big Big 15 Vol.3 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 Paul Anka Sings His Big Big Big 15 Vol.3
10 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 6 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
- ABC-Paramount ABCS-409
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ABCS 409A Bell Sound LWSide A runout
ABCS 409B Bell Sound LWSide B runout
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-409
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · White Label
- Runout / matrix
ABC 409-A II LWA side runout - etched
ABC 409-B LWB side runout - etched
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-409
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ABC 409-A LWSide A runout
ABC 409-B LWSide B runout
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1432
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Brazil
1962- Label and catalog number
- Polydor FLPG 206054
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Brazil | Polydor FLPG 206054First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Sparton ABCS-409 / ABC-Paramount ABCS-409First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Sparton ABC-409 / ABC-Paramount ABC-409First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Israel | Arton Records AN 64-47First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1962 | Italy | Columbia 33QPX 8026First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1962 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1432First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-409First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS-409First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-409First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-409First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | ABC-Paramount ZA.6147LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Venezuela | Vene Vox BL 219LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Kissin' On The Phone2:34
- A2I'd Never Find Another You2:30
- A3Happy Tears2:16
- A4Bells At My Wedding2:47
- A5Cry2:50
- A6Far From The Lights Of Town2:48
- A7All Of Me2:40
- A8I'm Coming Home2:00
- B1Loveland2:19
- B2It Only Lasts For A Little While2:34
- B3Uh-Huh2:15
- B4I Remember2:29
- B5Send For Me2:15
- B6The Fools' Hall Of Fame2:21
- B7Cinderella2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Paul Anka Sings His Big Big Big 15 Vol.3 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Paul Anka Sings His Big Big Big 15 Vol.3 are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Paul Anka Sings His Big Big Big 15 Vol.3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is ABC-Paramount ABC-409.
How do I tell if my copy of Paul Anka Sings His Big Big Big 15 Vol.3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABC-409, ABCS-409, 33SX 1432, FLPG 206054) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Paul Anka Sings His Big Big Big 15 Vol.3 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.
