US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40577
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
143354-2 1-1 [Re?] MRRunout A
37501 1 1-1 MRRunout B
1-43354Label A
1-37501Label B
The Four SeasonsElectric Stories
Vinyl pressings
Electric Stories
by The Four Seasons · 1968
12 pressings9 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
Electric Stories 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 Electric Stories
3 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40577
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Mono · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
143354-2 X-6393 PcRunout A (variant 1)
37501-2 X-6392Runout B (variant 1)
X-6393 143354-1Runout A (variant 2)
X-6392 37501-2Runout B (variant 2)
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips DJP-28Philips 40577
- Format
- 7", Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
40577 243354-1 1-1Side A runout (Stereo) etched
143354-2 1-1Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | US | Philips 40577First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Philips DJP-28 / Philips 40577First year7", Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Philips 40577First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Brazil | Philips CS 139.0337", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | Canada | Philips PH.405777", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Philips BF 1743 / Philips 304 185 BF7", Mono · Mono | 7", Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Philips BF-3041857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | South Africa | Philips SSP 10177", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | Spain | Philips 304 185 BF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Philips BF 17437", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Philips BF 1743 / Philips 304 185 BF7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Australia | Philips BF-4237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AElectric Stories2:45
- BPity2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Electric Stories are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Electric Stories are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Electric Stories first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US. One of them is Philips 40577.
How do I tell if my copy of Electric Stories is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40577, DJP-28) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 143354-2 1-1 [Re?] MR and 37501 1 1-1 MR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Electric Stories 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.
