US
December 1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 613
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Rod McKuenIn Search Of Eros
Vinyl pressings
In Search Of Eros
by Rod McKuen · 1961
11 pressings4 countriesSpoken WordEasy ListeningJazzNon-Music
In Search Of Eros was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 In Search Of Eros
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
US
December 1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 3814
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM54397-1B IRunout A stamped
XEM54398-1A IRunout B stamped
XEM 54397Label A
XEM 54398Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Epic BN 613First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Epic LN 3814First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Canada | Epic BN-26370LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Epic BN 26370LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Epic BN 26370LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Epic BN 26370LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Harmony KH 30762LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | CBS CSP 177LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1981 | New Zealand | CBS CSP 177LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Harmony KH 30762LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Harmony KH 30762LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Eros1:44
- A2The Gentle Touch0:45
- A3Something Beyond2:43
- A4Brownstone1:48
- A5Stations And Trains3:05
- A6Brass Bed World2:54
- A7The Boy1:17
- A8August In The Tall Grass2:55
- A9Scrambled Eggs And Pictures At An Exhibition3:23
- A10Slowly The Moon1:21
- B1The Love Seeker1:06
- B2Jimjann2:44
- B3Encounters2:07
- B4Clocks0:33
- B5Christmas2:11
- B6Loneliness Is No Virgin To Me0:49
- B7The Athletes In The Old School Annual4:26
- B8The New Year1:15
- B9That Song Again1:38
- B10What Love Means2:00
- B11Theme From Eros1:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In Search Of Eros are there?
11 vinyl pressings of In Search Of Eros are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1981.
When was In Search Of Eros first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Epic BN 613, released December 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of In Search Of Eros is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BN 613, LN 3814) 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 In Search Of Eros 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.