US
March 1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHM 200-164
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHM 200-164A Bell Sound sf RRSide 1
PHM 200-164B Bell Sound sf RRSide 2
The Four SeasonsThe 4 Seasons Entertain You
Vinyl pressings
The 4 Seasons Entertain You
by The Four Seasons · 1965
13 pressings5 countriesRock
The 4 Seasons Entertain You was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 The 4 Seasons Entertain You
12 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 4 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
March 1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHM 200-164
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHM-200-164
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS 600-164Philips PHS-600-164
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
March 1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHM-200-164
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PHM200-164 A²... Bell Sound sf RR
PHM200-164 B³... Bell Sound sf RR
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHM-200-164
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHS 600164A-1 PRSide A Runout (Stamped)
PHS 600164B-1 PRSide B Runout (Stamped)
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.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Philips PHS 600-164First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | Philips PHM 200-164(C) / Philips PHM 200-164First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Philips PHM 200-164First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Japan | Philips SFL-7236First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Philips BL 7663First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Philips PHM-200-164First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Philips PHS 600-164 / Philips PHS-600-164First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Philips PHM-200-164First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1965 | Canada | Philips PHM 200-164First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Philips PHM 200-164First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Philips PHM-200-164First yearLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Philips PHM 200-164First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Philips PHM-200-164LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Show Girl2:58
- A2Where Is Love3:27
- A3One Clown Cried2:37
- A4My Prayer3:03
- A5Little Darlin'2:53
- A6Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye)2:32
- B1Betrayed2:57
- B2Somewhere2:30
- B3Living Just For You2:45
- B4Little Angel2:20
- B5Big Man In Town2:47
- B6A Sunday Kind Of Love2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The 4 Seasons Entertain You are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The 4 Seasons Entertain You are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The 4 Seasons Entertain You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, Japan. One of them is Philips PHM 200-164, released March 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of The 4 Seasons Entertain You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PHM 200-164, PHM-200-164, PHS 600-164, BL 7663) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHM 200-164A Bell Sound sf RR and PHM 200-164B Bell Sound sf RR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The 4 Seasons Entertain You 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.
