Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 63537
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XSM 138895Side 1 label
XSM 138896Side 2 label
Percy Faith And His Orchestra And ChorusThose Were The Days
Vinyl pressings
Those Were The Days
by Percy Faith And His Orchestra And Chorus · 1970
12 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Those Were The Days was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Those Were The Days
7 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9762
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XSM 138895 -1CSide 1 runout etched
XSM138896-1DSide 2 runout stamped
XSM 138895Side 1 label
XSM 138896Side 2 label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9762
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM 138895-1A | B 5 TSide A runout
o XSM 138896-1A | A A 6 TSide B runout
XSM 138895Side A label
XSM 138896Side B label
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP-233648
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX159142Side 1 label
MX159143Side 2 label
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9762
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0 XSM 138895 -1C 2 0Side 1 runouts
0 XSM138896 -1CSide 2 runouts
XSM 138895Side 1 label
XSM 138896Side 2 label
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9762
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Taiwan | Liming Record LM-2292LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | CBS SBP-233648First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | Columbia CS 9762First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Columbia CS 9762First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS S 63537First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS S 63 537First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Columbia CS 9762First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Columbia CS 9762First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Superselections SL-4014 / RCA Special Products CSPS 1022LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10185LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9762LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9762LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Those Were The Days
- A2I Love How You Love Me
- A3Both Sides Now
- A4Promises, Promises
- A5My Special Angel
- B1Zorba
- B2For Once In My Life
- B3Stormy
- B4Little Green Apples
- B5Fool On The Hill
- B6A Quiet Day
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Those Were The Days are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Those Were The Days are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1976.
When was Those Were The Days first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is CBS S 63537.
How do I tell if my copy of Those Were The Days is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 63537, CS 9762, SBP-233648, S 63 537) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM 138895 and XSM 138896. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Those Were The Days 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.