US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKAO 138Starline SKAO 138
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
The LettermenThe Best Of The Lettermen Vol.2
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of The Lettermen Vol.2
by The Lettermen · 1969
12 pressings6 countriesVocalPop
The Best Of The Lettermen Vol.2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Best Of The Lettermen Vol.2
5 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKAO 138Starline SKAO-138
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SKAO-1-138-H-5· ɪ ❊Runout, A Side
SKAO-2-138-A-3: ɪ ❊ 2Runout, B Side
SKAO1-138Label, A Side
SKAO2-138Label, B Side
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKAO 138Starline SKAO 138
- Format
- LP, Compilation · unipak gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SKAO-1-138-W4A Side etched
SKAO-2-138 X5B Side etched
Guatemala
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKAO-138
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKAO-138
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Capitol Records SKAO 138 / Starline SKAO 138First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Guatemala | Capitol Records SKAO-138First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Capitol Records SKAO-138First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 138 / Capitol Records SKAO-138LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records SKAO-8-0138 / Starline SKAO-8-0138LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 138 / Starline SKAO 138First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 138 / Starline SKAO-138First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records SKAO-138 / Starline SKAO-138LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | South Korea | Capitol Records OLE-128LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records SN-16222LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST 138LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SKAO-138 / Starline SKAO-138LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- Medley
- A2Turn Around, Look At Me2:00
- A3The Impossible Dream (The Quest)3:00
- A4What Now, My Love?3:30
- A5Volare2:30
- B1Chanson D' Amour2:25
- B2Let It Be Me2:55
- B3Sealed With A Kiss2:12
- B4I Believe3:26
- B5You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'3:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of The Lettermen Vol.2 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Best Of The Lettermen Vol.2 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1981.
When was The Best Of The Lettermen Vol.2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, Guatemala, Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong. One of them is Capitol Records SKAO 138.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of The Lettermen Vol.2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKAO 138, SKAO-138) 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 Best Of The Lettermen 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.
