US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 26117
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSB 77774Side A Label
XSB 77775Side B Label
The Dave Clark FiveAmerican Tour
Vinyl pressings
American Tour
by The Dave Clark Five · 1964
14 pressings2 countriesRockPop
American Tour was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 American Tour
13 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 24117
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM-77772-1GSide 1, Variant 1
XEM-77773-1FSide 2, Variant 1
XEM-77772-1GSide 1, Variant 2
XEM-77773-1HSide 2, Variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 24117
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XEM-77772-1JA side
XEM-77773-1AAB side
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 24117
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XEM-77772-1K ACSide A runout, var. 1
XEM-77773-1AA B5Side B runout, var. 1
o XEM-77772-1K 1 P BCSide A runout, var. 2
o XEM-77773-1AA 1 P A5Side B runout, var. 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 24117
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM-77772-1ADSide 1 variant 1
XEM-77773-1HSide 2 variant 1
XEM-77772-1ASide 1 variant 2
XEM-77773-1CSide 2 variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 24117
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM-77772-1CSide 1
XEM-77773-1DSide 2
XEM-77772-1ABSide 1 (Alternate)
XEM-77773-1AASide 2 (Alternate)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Epic BN 26117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Epic LN 24117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Epic LN 24117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | US | Epic LN 24117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Epic LN 24117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Epic LN 24117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Epic LN 24117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Epic BN 26117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Epic LN 24117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Epic BN 26117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Epic BN 26117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Epic LN 24117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records T6083First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Epic BN 26117LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Because
- A2Who Does He Think He Is
- A3Move On
- A4Whenever You're Around
- A5I Want You Still
- A6Long Ago
- B1Come On Over
- B2Blue Monday
- B3Sometimes
- B4Any Time You Want Love
- B5I Cried Over You
- B6Ol' Sol
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of American Tour are there?
14 vinyl pressings of American Tour are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was American Tour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada. One of them is Epic BN 26117.
How do I tell if my copy of American Tour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BN 26117, LN 24117, T6083) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSB 77774 and XSB 77775. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is American Tour 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.
