US
1959- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-347-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Special Edition · Picture Frame
Paul AnkaSwings For Young Lovers
Vinyl pressings
Swings For Young Lovers
by Paul Anka · 1959
15 pressings9 countriesBalladSwingJazzPop
Swings For Young Lovers was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Swings For Young Lovers
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-347-1First yearLP, Album, Special Edition | LP, Album, Special Edition |
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | W & G WG-B-1025LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Brazil | Polydor FLPG 20.6045LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Sparton ABC 347 / ABC-Paramount ABC 347LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Peru | Philips P632067LLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Philippines | Dyna ABC-347LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-347LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-347 / ABC-Paramount ABC 347LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-347 / ABC-Paramount ABC 347LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | Australia | Popular Records E-226LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Japan | ABC-Paramount SPC-9LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Ariel AP-124LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Columbia 33 SX 1268LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS-347LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS-347LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hello, Young Lovers2:32
- A2You Made Me Love You2:34
- A3Secret Love2:19
- A4I Can't Give You Anything But Love2:31
- A5Love Is A Many Splendored Thing2:42
- A6Love Letters In The Sand2:23
- B1P. S. I Love You2:42
- B2Somebody Loves Me2:22
- B3Love Is Just Around The Corner2:08
- B4I'm In The Mood For Love2:37
- B5I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm2:41
- B6Train Of Love2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swings For Young Lovers are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Swings For Young Lovers are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1959 and 1962.
When was Swings For Young Lovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is ABC-Paramount ABC-347-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Swings For Young Lovers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABC-347-1) 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 Swings For Young Lovers 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.
