Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2065 077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The BellsSweet Sounds Of Music
Vinyl pressings
Sweet Sounds Of Music
by The Bells · 1971
10 pressings4 countriesVocalPop
Sweet Sounds Of Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Sweet Sounds Of Music
5 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2065 077 DJ
- Format
- 7", Mono, Promo
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2121 059
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Philippines
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PRO-3286
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2121 059
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Polydor 2065 077 DJFirst year7", Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | Canada | Polydor 2065 077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2121 059First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2121 059First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3286First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Polydor PD 150297" | 7" |
| ? | US | Polydor PD 150297", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Polydor PD-150297", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Polydor PD 150297", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Polydor PD 150297", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ASweet Sounds Of Music2:25
- BSweet Sounds Of Music2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweet Sounds Of Music are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sweet Sounds Of Music are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Sweet Sounds Of Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Canada, Germany, Philippines. One of them is Polydor 2065 077.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweet Sounds Of Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2065 077, 2065 077 DJ, 2121 059, PRO-3286) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sweet Sounds Of Music 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.