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The Ray Charles Story (Volume One)

by Ray Charles · 1962

34 pressings13 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul

The Ray Charles Story (Volume One) 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 Ray Charles Story (Volume One)

14 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 9 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

1962
Label and catalog number
Atlantic 8063
Format
LP, Compilation, Mono
Runout / matrix

W A11827-A ATRunout Side A Etched

1Runout Side A Stamped

W A-11828-B ATRunout Side B Etched

11827Matrix Side A, On Label

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US

1962
Label and catalog number
Atlantic 8063
Format
LP, Compilation, Mono · MGM Pressing
Runout / matrix

W A11827-A AT1 [Blocky "S"]Runout A, variant 1

A-11828-B ["sailor hat"] AT W [Blocky "S"]Runout B, variant 1

W A11827-A [Block Arrow] ATRunout A, variant 2

W [Blocky “S”] A-11828-B 5 [Block Arrow] AT 3Runout B, variant 2

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US

1962
Label and catalog number
Atlantic 8063
Format
LP, Compilation, Mono · MGM Custom Pressing
Runout / matrix

A11827-A [sailors cap] AT [blocky S] WSide A runout

A-11828-B AT [blocky S] WSide B runout

11827Side A label

11828Side B label

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UK

1962
Label and catalog number
London Records HA-K 8023London Atlantic HA-K 8023
Format
LP, Compilation, Mono
Runout / matrix

AML-2210-1BRunout A

AML-2211-1BRunout B

N AML.2210Label A

N AML.2211Label B

Full details of this pressing

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

All 34 vinyl pressings

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

1960s20 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1962ArgentinaAtlantic 8063First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1962AustraliaLondon Records HAA 7715First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1962BrazilAtlantic LPAT-5020First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1962CanadaAtlantic 8063First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1962IsraelAtlantic AT-30131First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1962NetherlandsAtlantic AD 8063First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1962New ZealandLondon Records HAM-K 6232 / London Records HAM.K.6232First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1962UKLondon Records HA-K 8023 / London Atlantic HA-K 8023First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1962UKLondon Atlantic HA-K 8023LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressingLP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing
1962UKLondon Records HA-K 8023 / London Atlantic HA-K 8023First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1962USAtlantic 8063First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1962USAtlantic 8063LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressingLP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing
1962USAtlantic 8063First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1962USAtlantic 8063First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, MonoLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono
1962USAtlantic 8063First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
All 20 pressings from the 1960s
1970s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1974SpainAtlantic Hats 421-122LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
2010s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2016EuropeAtlantic MOVLP1703 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP1703LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono
Year unknown12 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustraliaCalendar Records R66-433LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?CanadaAtlantic SD 8063LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?EuropeAtlantic 40 264LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?FranceAtlantic 40 264LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?FranceAtlantic 0920 053 / Atlantic 0920053LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?FranceAtlantic 40 264LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?FranceAtlantic 920.053 / Atlantic 0920 053LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?FranceAtlantic 40 264LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?FranceAtlantic 40 264LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?FranceAtlantic 40 264LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
?USAtlantic SD 8063LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
?USAtlantic 8063LP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono

Tracklist

  1. A1The Sun's Gonna Shine Again2:37
  2. A2Losing Hand2:39
  3. A3Mess Around2:39
  4. A4It Should've Been Me2:39
  5. A5Don't You Know2:50
  6. A6Come Back Baby3:00
  7. A7I've Got A Woman2:50
  8. A8A Fool For You2:59
  9. B1This Little Girl Of Mine2:30
  10. B2Mary Ann2:40
  11. B3Hallelujah I Love Her So2:34
  12. B4Lonely Avenue2:42
  13. B5Doodlin'5:49
  14. B6Sweet Sixteen Bars4:04
  15. B7Ain't That Love2:50

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of The Ray Charles Story (Volume One) are there?

34 vinyl pressings of The Ray Charles Story (Volume One) are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1962 and 2016.

When was The Ray Charles Story (Volume One) first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Atlantic 8063.

How do I tell if my copy of The Ray Charles Story (Volume One) is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8063, HA-K 8023, HAA 7715, LPAT-5020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W A11827-A AT and 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is The Ray Charles Story (Volume One) 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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