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The Never Ending Impressions

by The Impressions · 1964

13 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul

The Never Ending Impressions 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 The Never Ending Impressions

6 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 3 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

January 9, 1964
Label and catalog number
ABC-Paramount ABC-468
Format
LP, Album, Mono
Runout / matrix

ABC 468-A SFSide A (etched)

ABC 468-B SFSide A (etched)

Bell SoundSide A/B (stamped)

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US

1964
Label and catalog number
ABC-Paramount ABC-468
Format
LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Runout / matrix

ABC 468-A 2 II LWSide 1- Etched

Bell Sound sfSide 1- stamped

ABC -468-B 2 LWSide 2- Etched

Bell Sound sfSide 2- Stamped

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UK

1964
Label and catalog number
His Master's Voice CLP 1743His Master's Voice CLP. 1743
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

ABC 468 A-1N 1 RSide A runout stamped

ABC 468 B-1N 1 GSide B runout stamped

ABC.468ASide A label

ABC.468BSide B label

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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.

1960s8 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1964CanadaSparton ABC 468First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1964CanadaSparton ABC 468First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1964UKHis Master's Voice CLP 1743 / His Master's Voice CLP. 1743First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1964USABC-Paramount ABC-468First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, MonoLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono
1964USABC-Paramount ABCS-468First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1964USABC-Paramount ABC-468First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1966USABC-Paramount ABCS-468 / ABC Records ST-90492LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition
1966USABC-Paramount ABC-468 / ABC Records T-90492LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition
1980s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1983UKKent Records KENT 008LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
Year unknown4 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?NetherlandsABC-Paramount ABCS-468LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?USABC Records ABCS-468LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?USABC Records ABCS-468LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?USABC-Paramount ABC 468LP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono

Tracklist

  1. A1Sister Love2:23
  2. A2Little Boy Blue2:17
  3. A3Satin Doll2:19
  4. A4Girl Don't You Know Me2:18
  5. A5I Gotta Keep On Movin'3:41
  6. A6You Always Hurt The One You Love2:05
  7. B1That's What Love Will Do2:00
  8. B2I'm So Proud2:48
  9. B3September Song2:15
  10. B4Lemon Tree4:08
  11. B5Ten To One2:18
  12. B6A Woman Who Loves Me2:22

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of The Never Ending Impressions are there?

13 vinyl pressings of The Never Ending Impressions are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1983.

When was The Never Ending Impressions first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is ABC-Paramount ABCS-468, released January 9, 1964.

How do I tell if my copy of The Never Ending Impressions is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCS-468, ABC-468, CLP 1743, ABC 468) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is The Never Ending Impressions 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.

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