US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP 9003Imperial LP-9003
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Maroon Label
- Runout / matrix
V 6125 IX5 LP 9003Side A runout
V 6125 IX6 LP 9003Side B runout
IX5Side A label
IX6Side B label
Slim WhitmanFavorites
Vinyl pressings
Favorites
by Slim Whitman · 1956
12 pressings3 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Favorites was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Favorites
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Imperial LP 9003 / Imperial LP-9003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Canada | Imperial LP 9003LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Canada | Quality V-1528LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Imperial LP 9003LP | LP |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Imperial LP 9003LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Stetson HAT 3135LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Imperial LP 9003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Imperial LP-12100LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Imperial LP-9003LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Imperial LP 9003LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Imperial LP-12100LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Imperial LP 9003 / Imperial LP-9003LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Love Song Of The Waterfall
- A2Bandera Waltz
- A3I Talk To The Waves
- A4Indian Love Call
- A5China Doll
- A6An Amateur In Love
- B1Keep It A Secret
- B2How Can I Tell
- B3Secret Love
- B4Rose Marie
- B5Beautiful Dreamer
- B6Cattle Call
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Favorites are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Favorites are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1956 and 1990.
When was Favorites first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Imperial LP 9003.
How do I tell if my copy of Favorites is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 9003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 6125 IX5 LP 9003 and V 6125 IX6 LP 9003. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Favorites 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.
