US
November 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4608
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 9688–G2Deadwax, Side A, etched
MG 9689–G1 IIIDeadwax, Side B, etched
Ricky NelsonSpotlight On Rick
Vinyl pressings
Spotlight On Rick
by Ricky Nelson · 1964
10 pressings4 countriesRock & RollRock
Spotlight On Rick was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Spotlight On Rick
7 pressings came out in 1964, 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
November 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74608
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
November 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74608
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
US
November 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4608
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG 9688–P3 2Side A runout
MG 9689–P2 2Side B runout
US
November 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4608
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick LAT 8596
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG-9688-1BA Side runout groove (stamped)
MG-9689-1BB Side runout groove (stamped)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8596First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick STA 8596First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Decca DL 4608First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Decca DL 74608First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Decca DL 4608First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Decca DL 74608First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Decca DL 4608First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Australia | Festival Records FL-31,583LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Decca DL 4608LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Decca DL 74608LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1I'm A Fool2:05
- A2I Tried2:32
- A3I'm Talking About You2:05
- A4Yesterday's Love2:06
- A5A Happy Guy2:09
- A6From A Distance2:47
- B1Stop, Look, Listen2:08
- B2Don't Breathe A Word2:00
- B3That's Why I Love You Like I Do2:34
- B4In My Dreams2:15
- B5Just Relax2:00
- B6Live And Learn2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spotlight On Rick are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Spotlight On Rick are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was Spotlight On Rick first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK. One of them is Decca DL 4608, released November 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Spotlight On Rick is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 4608, DL 74608, LAT 8596, STA 8596) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 9688–G2 and MG 9689–G1 III. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spotlight On Rick 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.
