UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca TXL 102Decca TXL.102
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-7243-1A BH KT 2BSide A runout
ARL-7244-2A BK KT 1Side B runout
ARL.7243Side A label, inverted
ARL.7244Side B label, inverted
The BachelorsHits Of The 60's
Vinyl pressings
Hits Of The 60's
by The Bachelors · 1966
10 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
Hits Of The 60's 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 Hits Of The 60's
8 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.
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca TXS 102Decca TXS.102
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3460
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL 7105-2 Bell Sound sf LWside A
ARL 7105-2 Bell Sound sf LWside B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3460
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL 7105-3 Bell Sound sf △8991Variant 1 Side A
ARL 7105-3 Bell Sound sf △8991-XVariant 1 Side B
ARL 7105-3 MR Bell Sound sf △8991Variant 2 Side A
ARL 7106-3 MR Bell Sound sf △8991-XVariant 2 Side B
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca TXL 102Decca TXS 102
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 7243 IWSide 1
ZA L7244 IWSide 2
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca SLK 16443-P
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 7243On label, side A
AL 7244On label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Decca TXL 102 / Decca TXS 102First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca SLK 16443-PFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Decca LKM 6013 / Decca LKM.6013First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | South Africa | Decca LK 4453First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Decca TXL 102 / Decca TXL.102First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Decca TXS 102 / Decca TXS.102First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | London Records LL 3460First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | London Records LL 3460First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records LL 3460LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records PS 460LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Homeward Bound
- A2Who Can I Turn To
- A3A Well Respected Man
- A4I Wish You Love
- A5What The World Needs Now Is Love
- A6Ain't It True
- A7Love Me With All Your Heart
- B1The Sound Of Silence
- B2What Kind Of Fool Am I
- B3Call Me Irresponsible
- B4Invisible Tears
- B5Michelle
- B6Elusive Butterfly
- B7Portrait Of My Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hits Of The 60's are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hits Of The 60's are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Hits Of The 60's first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Decca TXL 102.
How do I tell if my copy of Hits Of The 60's is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TXL 102, TXS 102, LL 3460, SLK 16443-P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-7243-1A BH KT 2B and ARL-7244-2A BK KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hits Of The 60's 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.
