US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia XX 2
- Format
- LP, Album
Pope Paul VIFirst Visit to the Americas
Vinyl pressings
First Visit to the Americas
by Pope Paul VI · 1965
10 pressings5 countriesNon-Music
First Visit to the Americas was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 First Visit to the Americas
6 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 4 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Amy AMY 8009
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8009-MA-2Side 1 (etched)
8009MB-1Side 2 (etched)
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- The Manning Organization LE-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Quality V-1769Quality V 1769 (C)
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V-1769-S1Runout side A
V-1769-S2Runout side B
France
1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 65607
- Format
- LP
Italy
1965- Label and catalog number
- Fonit Cetra CT. 6133 - CT. 6134
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Quality V-1769 / Quality V 1769 (C)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | France | MGM Records 65607First yearLP | LP |
| 1965 | Italy | Fonit Cetra CT. 6133 - CT. 6134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | Columbia XX 2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | Amy AMY 8009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | The Manning Organization LE-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1966 | Canada | MGM Records E-4337-DLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | MGM Records E-4337-DLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | RCA Camden CAM-170LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Classica CLA 5000LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Arrival At J. F. Kennedy Airport
- A2Prayer Of Thanksgiving At St. Patrick's Cathedral
- A3Blessing the UNICEF Children At The U.N.
- A4Mass For Peace At Yankee Stadium
- A5Farewell Address
- B1Message Of Peace To The United Nation's General Assembly
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of First Visit to the Americas are there?
10 vinyl pressings of First Visit to the Americas are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1970.
When was First Visit to the Americas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada, France, Italy. One of them is Columbia XX 2.
How do I tell if my copy of First Visit to the Americas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XX 2, AMY 8009, LE-1, V-1769) 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 First Visit to the Americas 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.