US
March 1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T942Capitol Records T-942
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-942-N3 #2 [Anvil symbol] -Runout A
T2-942-N4 #2 [Anvil symbol] -Runout B
T1-942Label A
T2-942Label B
Ruth WelcomeHi-Fi Zither
Vinyl pressings
Hi-Fi Zither
by Ruth Welcome · 1958
11 pressings3 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Hi-Fi Zither was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Hi-Fi Zither
3 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-942
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T942Capitol Records T-942
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Capitol Records T-942First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Canada | Capitol Records T942 / Capitol Records T-942First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Capitol Records T942 / Capitol Records T-942First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records T-942LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records T942 / Capitol Records T-942LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records T942 / Capitol Records T-942LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records DT 942LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Capitol Records T.942LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-942LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records DT-942 / Capitol Records DT 942LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records TT-942LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Themes From "The Third Man"
- A2Does Your Heart Beat For Me
- A3Charmaine
- A4Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- A5Hi-Lili-Ho-Lo
- B1Fascination
- B2There Goes My Heart
- B3The Three Bells
- B4My Melancholy Baby
- B5Song From Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)
- B6Stardust
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hi-Fi Zither are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hi-Fi Zither are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1958 and 1962.
When was Hi-Fi Zither first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records T942, released March 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Hi-Fi Zither is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T942, T-942) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1-942-N3 #2 [Anvil symbol] - and T2-942-N4 #2 [Anvil symbol] -. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hi-Fi Zither 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.