US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Spin-O-Rama S-34
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 34A NEW AudioMatrix 1-3-62 AIII
S 34B NEW AudioMatrix 1-6-62 AIIII
The Big SoundHeart Of Hawaii
Vinyl pressings
Heart Of Hawaii
by The Big Sound · 1962
17 pressings2 countriesHawaiianFolkWorld& Country
Heart Of Hawaii was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Heart Of Hawaii
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Spin-O-Rama S-34First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Parade SP 388LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Spin-O-Rama S-34LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Pirouette Records FM 34LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Omega Records OSL 61LP | LP |
| ? | US | Spin-O-Rama MK 3088LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Custom Records CS1006LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Spin-O-Rama MK 3088LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Diplomat Records 2223LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Pirouette Records FM 34LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Spin-O-Rama M-3088LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Pirouette Records FM 34 / Diplomat Records FM-34LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Pirouette Records FM 34LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Promenade 2223LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Diplomat Records 2223LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Parade SP 388LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Red Sails In The Sunset
- A2Moon Of Manakoora
- A3Beyond The Reef
- A4Maoris Farewell
- A5Hawaiian War Chant
- B1Sweet Leilani
- B2Drousy Waters
- B3Blue Hawaii
- B4Dark Dawn
- B5Aloha
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heart Of Hawaii are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Heart Of Hawaii are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Heart Of Hawaii first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Spin-O-Rama S-34.
How do I tell if my copy of Heart Of Hawaii is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-34) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 34A NEW AudioMatrix 1-3-62 AIII and S 34B NEW AudioMatrix 1-6-62 AIIII. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heart Of Hawaii 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.