Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2716RCA Victor LPM 2716
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHRM-3793-4SRunout side A, stamped
PHRM-3794-4SRunout side B, stamped
PHRM-3793Label side A
PHRM-3794Label side B
Sid Ramin And His OrchestraThe Big Band Sound Of
Vinyl pressings
The Big Band Sound Of
by Sid Ramin And His Orchestra · 1963
13 pressings6 countriesBig BandEasy ListeningJazz
The Big Band Sound Of was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 The Big Band Sound Of
12 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 5 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP 2716
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2716RCA Victor LPM 2716
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHRM-3793-4SRunout side A, stamped
PHRM-3794-4SRunout side B, stamped
PHRM-3793Label side A
PHRM-3794Label side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP 2716
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2716RCA Victor LPM 2716
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PHRM--3793--2S A1 RStamped side A
PHRM--3794--2S A1 RStamped side B
PHRM-3793Side A label
PHRM-3794Side B label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2716RCA Victor LPM 2716
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PHRM--3793--1S I A1Stamped side A
PHRM--3794--1S I A1Stamped side B
PHRM-3793Side A label
PHRM-3794Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | RCA LSP-2716 / RCA LSP 2716First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2716 / RCA Victor LPM 2716First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP 2716First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2716 / RCA Victor LPM 2716First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Italy | RCA LSP-2716 / RCA Victor LSP-2716First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Italy | RCA Victor LPM-2716First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Italy | RCA LSP 2716 / RCA Victor LSP 2716First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Italy | RCA Victor LPM-2716First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LSP-2716First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LSP 2716First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2716 / RCA Victor LPM 2716First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2716 / RCA Victor LPM 2716First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | RCA Victor LPM-2716LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover2:33
- A2Blue Tango2:50
- A3Never On Sunday2:31
- A4In The Mood2:48
- A5The Syncopated Clock3:12
- A6Holiday For Strings3:06
- B1Nola3:30
- B2April In Portugal2:03
- B3The Poor People Of Paris2:48
- B4Ruby3:25
- B5And The Angels Sing1:52
- B6The River Kwai March2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Big Band Sound Of are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Big Band Sound Of are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Big Band Sound Of first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Canada, US, Australia, Italy and more. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-2716.
How do I tell if my copy of The Big Band Sound Of is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-2716, LSP 2716, LSP-2716) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHRM-3793-4S and PHRM-3794-4S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Big Band Sound Of 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.