US
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44060
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 6567Side A Label
ZAL 6568Side B Label
Stanley BlackMusic Of A People
Vinyl pressings
Music Of A People
by Stanley Black · 1965
11 pressings4 countriesClassical
Music Of A People was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Music Of A People
8 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca LL3409
- Format
- Album, LP, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44060
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44060
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 6567 -1A IT A1Side A, runout
ZAL-6568--1A IT A4Side B, runout
ZAL 6567Side A, label
ZAL 6568Side B, label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- DECCA PFS 4063
- Format
- Album, LP
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- DECCA LK 4660
- 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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | London Records SP 44060First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | DECCA PFS 4063First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1965 | UK | DECCA LK 4660First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Decca PFS 4063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | London Records SP 44060First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Decca LL3409First yearAlbum, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | London Records SP 44060First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | London Records SP 44060First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Australia | World Record Club ST-4347 / World Record Club S/T 4347LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | London Records SP 44060LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records LL 3409 / London Records LL.3409Album, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Shema Introducing: Hava Nagila4:25
- A2Raisins And Almonds4:35
- A3Yes, My Darling Daughter2:37
- A4Eili Eili4:40
- A5Tzena, Tzena, Tzena3:30
- B1And The Angels Sing6:30
- B2A Letter To My Mother5:00
- B3Joseph! Joseph!2:30
- B4Hebrew Melody6:30
- B5Hatikvah4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music Of A People are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Music Of A People are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 1968.
When was Music Of A People first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is London Records SP 44060.
How do I tell if my copy of Music Of A People is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 44060, LL3409, PFS 4063, LK 4660) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL 6567 and ZAL 6568. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music Of A People 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.
