US
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 6236Reprise Records R-6236
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
J 30615-RS-6236A-1FSide 1 Runout Etched
30616-RS-6236B-1CSide 2 Runout Etched
P oStamped Both Sides
Vinyl pressings
Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings Laurindo Almeida Plays
by Sammy Davis Jr. · 1966
21 pressings10 countriesLatin JazzVocalAcousticJazz
Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings Laurindo Almeida Plays was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings Laurindo Almeida Plays
11 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 6 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R-6236Reprise Records 6236
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
10615 1B R-6236A o B TCenter Deadwax Side A Etched, o,2nd B, T Stamped
10616 1C R-6236-B B1 TCenter Deadwax Side B Etched, 2nd B, T Stamped
(10,615)Label Side A
(10,616)Label Side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 6236Reprise Records R-6236
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R 6236Reprise Records R-6236
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RLP 6236
- Format
- LP, Mono
Australia
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6236
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | France | Reprise Records RS 6236 CRV.6064 CR.6236 BFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | France | Reprise Records CRV 6064 / Reprise Records RS 6236First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Reprise Records CRV 6064 / Reprise Records RS 6236First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Reprise Records RS-6236 / Reprise Records RS 6236First yearLP | LP |
| 1966 | South Africa | Reprise Records R.6236 / Reprise Records R 6236First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | UK | Reprise Records RLP 6236First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Reprise Records 6236 / Reprise Records R-6236First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Reprise Records R 6236 / Reprise Records R-6236First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Reprise Records R-6236 / Reprise Records 6236First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | Reprise Records RS 6236First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Reprise Records 6236 / Reprise Records R-6236First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Reprise Records R.6236 / Reprise Records R 6236LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Reprise Records RS.6236 / Reprise Records RS 6236LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Reprise Records RS-6236LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | Reprise Records RS 6236LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Reprise Records RS 6236LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records R 6236LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records RS-6236LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Reprise Records SJET-7891 / Reprise Records SREP-7191LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Warner Bros.-Pioneer Corporation P-8186RLP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| ? | UK | Reprise Records RLP 6236LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Here's That Rainy Day2:15
- A2Two Different Worlds3:21
- A3The Shadow Of Your Smile4:12
- A4Where Is Love3:00
- A5Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye4:01
- B1I'm Always Chasing Rainbows2:20
- B2We'll Be Together Again3:14
- B3Joey, Joey, Joey4:18
- B4The Folks Who Live On The Hill3:40
- B5Speak Low3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings Laurindo Almeida Plays are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings Laurindo Almeida Plays are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1966 and 1971.
When was Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings Laurindo Almeida Plays first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Reprise Records 6236, released November 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings Laurindo Almeida Plays is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6236, R-6236, R 6236, RLP 6236) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J 30615-RS-6236A-1F and 30616-RS-6236B-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings Laurindo Almeida Plays 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.
