UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-R 2434
- Format
- LP, Mono
Roger WilliamsMaria
Vinyl pressings
Maria
by Roger Williams · 1961
18 pressings9 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Maria 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 Maria
1 pressing 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | London Records HA-R 2434First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Australia | Kapp Records PKS 6000LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Kapp Records KL-1266LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Kapp Records KS-3266LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | Italy | Kapp Records KSI 3266LP | LP |
| 1962 | Japan | Kapp Records KSP 1023LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | Mexico | Kapp Records KS-M 3266LP | LP |
| 1962 | US | Kapp Records KS-3266LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Kapp Records KL-1266LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Kapp Records KS-3266LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Kapp Records KL-1266LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | Kapp Records KL-1266LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Kapp Records KL-1266LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Kapp Records KS-3266LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | Venezuela | Kapp Records KS-3266LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Kapp Records PK 6000LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | Kapp Records KL-1266LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Maria2:49
- A2Moon River3:30
- A3Shalom2:47
- A4The Way You Look Tonight2:40
- A5Don't Blame Me2:58
- A6Whirlaway2:22
- B1Amor3:00
- B2Tonight3:12
- B3Smile4:15
- B4Eventide2:40
- B5I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)3:15
- B6I'll Be Seeing You2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Maria are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Maria are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1961 and 1964.
When was Maria first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK. One of them is London Records HA-R 2434.
How do I tell if my copy of Maria is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HA-R 2434) 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 Maria 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.
