US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 847
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XLP14812-1LSide 1, Stamped
XLP14813-1ESide 2, Stamped
Portia NelsonThe Boys From Syracuse
Vinyl pressings
The Boys From Syracuse
by Portia Nelson · 1956
10 pressings2 countriesMusicalStage & Screen
The Boys From Syracuse was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Boys From Syracuse
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Columbia CL 847First yearLP | LP |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Columbia Masterworks OS 2580LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1964 | US | Columbia OL 7080LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Columbia OL 7080LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Columbia Masterworks OL 7080LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Columbia COS 2580LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Coronet KLL 515LP | LP |
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP-233195LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 4837LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia COS 2580LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Overture
- A2He Had Twins
- A3Dear Old Syracuse
- A4What Can You Do With A Man
- A5Falling In Love With Love
- A6The Shortest Day Of The Year
- A7This Can't Be Love
- B1Ladies Of The Evening
- B2He And She
- B3You Have Cast Your Shadow On The Sea
- B4Come With Me
- B5The Ballet
- B6Sing For Your Supper
- B7Oh, Diogenes!
- B8Finale
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Boys From Syracuse are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Boys From Syracuse are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1956 and 1973.
When was The Boys From Syracuse first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Columbia CL 847.
How do I tell if my copy of The Boys From Syracuse is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 847) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP14812-1L and XLP14813-1E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Boys From Syracuse 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.