Italy
1968- Label and catalog number
- Jolly Hi-Fi Records LPJ 5097
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8690.P-2KSide A, machine etched
ZAL-8951.P-2KSide B, machine etched
LPJ 5097 ALabel A, printed
LPJ 5097 BLabel B, printed
The CasualsHour World
Vinyl pressings
Hour World
by The Casuals · 1968
13 pressings9 countriesBeatRockPop
Hour World was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Hour World
2 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 2 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.
New Zealand
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKLM 5001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 8690.P.Side A, machine etched
ZAL 8.951.P.Side B, machine etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Italy | Jolly Hi-Fi Records LPJ 5097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Decca SKLM 5001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten MDINT 9751LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | London Records SLC-275LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Philippines | London Records SKL-R 5001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Spain | Decca SKL-5001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Spain | Decca SKL-5001 / Discolibro 7506LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | US | Mainstream Records S/6124LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Mainstream Records S/6124 / Mainstream Records S 6124LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca LK-R 5001 / Decca LK-R.5001LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SLK-R 5001 / Decca SKL.5001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Uruguay | London Records SLLU 14450LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten MDINT 9751LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Jesamine
- A2Toyland
- A3Never My Love
- A4Fool' S Paradise
- A5Picnic
- A6Now You Can Be
- A7Daddy' S Song
- B1Hello It' S Me
- B2Love Me Tonight
- B3Someday Man
- B4Touched
- B5See!
- B6Sunflower Eyes
- B7Hey - Hey - Hey
- B8Weather Vane
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hour World are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Hour World are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1968 and 1970.
When was Hour World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Italy, New Zealand. One of them is Jolly Hi-Fi Records LPJ 5097.
How do I tell if my copy of Hour World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPJ 5097, SKLM 5001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-8690.P-2K and ZAL-8951.P-2K. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hour World 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.