France
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CTX 40253Columbia CTX 40.253
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 10.669Label, Side A
XAX 10.670Label, Side B
The AnimalsThe Animals Story Vol 3
Vinyl pressings
The Animals Story Vol 3
by The Animals · 1965
11 pressings3 countriesBeatRockPop
The Animals Story Vol 3 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 The Animals Story Vol 3
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | France | Columbia CTX 40253 / Columbia CTX 40.253First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Columbia FPX 329LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Columbia SGHX 10048LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Columbia SGHX 10048LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | France | Columbia 2C 062-91190LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | France | EMI 1911901LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1987 | France | Columbia 2C062-91190LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Columbia SCTX 340253LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | Columbia 2C 062-91190LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Columbia 2C 062-91190LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Uruguay | Odeon URL - 3101LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1House Of The Rising Sun4:15
- A2Roadrunner2:47
- A3For Miss Caulker3:50
- A4Hallelujah, I Love Her So2:40
- A5Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood2:17
- A6I'm Crying2:30
- A7Bring It On Home To Me2:32
- B1It's My Life3:00
- B2She Said Yeah2:22
- B3I Believe To My Soul3:16
- B4Boom Boom3:10
- B5Club A-Gogo2:15
- B6Mess Around2:15
- B7We've Gotta Get Out Of This Place3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Animals Story Vol 3 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Animals Story Vol 3 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1987.
When was The Animals Story Vol 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in France. One of them is Columbia CTX 40253.
How do I tell if my copy of The Animals Story Vol 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CTX 40253) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XAX 10.669 and XAX 10.670. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Animals Story Vol 3 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.
