US
December 1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44040
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Ray Martin And His OrchestraThe Sound Of Sight
Vinyl pressings
The Sound Of Sight
by Ray Martin And His Orchestra · 1963
10 pressings5 countriesThemeSpecial EffectsInstrumentalSpace-Age
The Sound Of Sight was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Sound Of Sight
3 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 2 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
December 1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44040London Records SP.44040
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Belgium
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4043
- 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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Belgium | Decca PFS 4043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | London Records SP 44040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | London Records SP 44040 / London Records SP.44040First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | London Records SP 44040 / London Records SP.44040LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | UK | Decca PFS 4043LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Decca PFS 4043 / Decca PFS.4043LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | London Records SP 44040LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | US | London Records SP 44040LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | Spain | Decca PFS 4043LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Spain | Decca PFS 4043LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Introduction Leading Into Overture To End All Overtures
- A2Westorama
- A3Destination Space
- A4A Whale Of A Tale
- B1Egyptian Epic
- B2Hoodunnit
- B3Tearjerker
- B4Cartoonik
- B5Flagwaver
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sound Of Sight are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Sound Of Sight are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1973.
When was The Sound Of Sight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Belgium. One of them is London Records SP 44040, released December 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sound Of Sight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 44040, PFS 4043) 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 Sound Of Sight 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.