Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3550
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Peter NeroUp Close
Vinyl pressings
Up Close
by Peter Nero · 1966
10 pressings6 countriesMusic HallJazzPop
Up Close was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Up Close
8 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-3550
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3550
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3550RCA Victor LSP 3550
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SPRS-8652--2S A RRunout side A
SPRS-8652--2S A1 RRunout side B
SPRS-8652Label side A
SPRS-8653Label side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3550RCA Victor LSP 3550
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SPRS-8652-- 1S A1 IRunout side A
SPRS-8652--1S A1 IRunout side B
SPRS-8652Label side A
SPRS-8653Label side B
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3550
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPRS-8652Side A etched
SPRS-8653Side B etched
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-3550First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-3550First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LSP-3550First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | South Africa | RCA Victor 32081 / RCA Victor 32.081First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor LPM-3550First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor LSP-3550First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor LSP-3550 / RCA Victor LSP 3550First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor LSP-3550 / RCA Victor LSP 3550First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSP-3550LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | RCA Victor LPV-7513LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1When My Dream Boat Comes Home2:32
- A2Yesterday3:34
- A3Lot Of Livin' To Do4:45
- A4Here's That Rainy Day4:45
- A5No Moon At All2:57
- A6Take The "A" Train2:15
- B1England Swings2:24
- B2And I Love Her3:19
- B3Spring Concerto3:26
- B4Pick Yourself Up4:38
- B5Then I'll Be Tired Of You3:45
- B6The Best Thing For You2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Up Close are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Up Close are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Up Close first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Germany, US, Canada, New Zealand and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-3550.
How do I tell if my copy of Up Close is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-3550, LPM-3550, 32081) 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 Up Close 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.
