US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mayfair Records 9668 S
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Yellow Translucent
- Runout / matrix
9668-S-ASide A, etched
9668-S-B RESide B, etched
The Ink SpotsInk Spots Vol. 2
Vinyl pressings
Ink Spots Vol. 2
by The Ink Spots · 1959
13 pressings2 countriesVocalPop
Ink Spots Vol. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Ink Spots Vol. 2
6 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Tops Records L1668
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L-1668-A ReSide A Runout, Variant 1
L-1668-B ReSide B Runout, Variant 1
L-1668-A ReSide A Runout, Variant 2
L-1668-BSide B Runout, Variant 2
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Tops Records 1758Tops Records L1758
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C-4037-A 1758-A
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Rondo 1758Rondo L1758
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C-4037-A 1758-ASide A Etching Stamp
C-4037-B 1758-BSide B Etching Stamp
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mayfair Records 9668 S
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Red Translucent
- Runout / matrix
9668-S-ASide A, etched
9668-S-B RESide B, etched
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Tops Records L1758
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Mayfair Records 9668 SFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1959 | US | Tops Records L1668First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Tops Records 1758 / Tops Records L1758First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Rondo 1758 / Rondo L1758First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mayfair Records 9668 SFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1959 | US | Tops Records L1758First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Golden Tone C4037LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Golden Tone C4037LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Popular Records SE-142LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Golden Tone 14037LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Tops Records 9758LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Acorn 674LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Golden Tone 14037LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
- A2Up A Lazy River
- A3Do I Worry
- A4Old Man River
- B1I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire
- B2Until The Real Thing Comes Along
- B3Paper Doll
- B4My Prayer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ink Spots Vol. 2 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ink Spots Vol. 2 are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1959 and 1960.
When was Ink Spots Vol. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Mayfair Records 9668 S.
How do I tell if my copy of Ink Spots Vol. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9668 S, L1668, 1758, L1758) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9668-S-A and 9668-S-B RE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ink Spots Vol. 2 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.
