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The Colorful Peter Nero

by Peter Nero · 1962

11 pressings7 countriesJazz

The Colorful Peter Nero 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 The Colorful Peter Nero

8 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.

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 11 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1960s10 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1962AustraliaRCA Victor L101423First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1962CanadaRCA Victor LPM-2618First yearLP, Mono · MonoLP, Mono · Mono
1962GermanyRCA Victor LSP 2618First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1962New ZealandRCA Victor LMP 2618First yearLP, Mono · MonoLP, Mono · Mono
1962UKRCA Victor RD 7634First yearLP, Mono · MonoLP, Mono · Mono
1962USRCA Victor LSP 2618First yearLPLP
1962USRCA Victor LPM 2618First yearLP, Mono · MonoLP, Mono · Mono
1962USRCA Victor LSP 2618First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1964UKRCA Victor SF-7634LP, StereoLP, Stereo
1965ChileRCA Victor LPM 2618LPLP
1970s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1971UKRCA International (Camden) INTS 1239LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair3:10
  2. A2Yellow Rose Of Texas2:35
  3. A3Serenade In Blue3:04
  4. A4Tangerine3:26
  5. A5Scarlet Ribbons2:55
  6. A6Journey To Red Rocks2:26
  7. B1Orange Colored Sky2:42
  8. B2Mood Indigo3:14
  9. B3Golden Earrings2:55
  10. B4On Green Dolphin Street3:10
  11. B5Deep Purple3:28
  12. B6Look For The Silver Lining3:28

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of The Colorful Peter Nero are there?

11 vinyl pressings of The Colorful Peter Nero are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1962 and 1971.

When was The Colorful Peter Nero first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP 2618.

How do I tell if my copy of The Colorful Peter Nero is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP 2618, LPM 2618, RD 7634, L101423) 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 The Colorful Peter Nero 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.

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