US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2359
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Side 1): T1-2359-T2
(Side 2): T2-2359-T2
The LettermenThe Hit Sounds Of The Lettermen
Vinyl pressings
The Hit Sounds Of The Lettermen
by The Lettermen · 1965
12 pressings6 countriesPop
The Hit Sounds Of The Lettermen 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 Hit Sounds Of The Lettermen
9 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2359
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2359Capitol Records T-2359
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-2359-P1 1 0A Side Stamped
T2-2359-P5 #2 0B Side Stamped
T1-2359A Side Label
T2-2359B Side Label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2359Capitol Records T-2359
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-2359-T2 #3 [IAM in Δ]Side A stamped exc. #3 etched
T2-2359-G2 [IAM in Δ]Side B stamped
T1-2359Side A label
T2-2359Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2359
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-2359-B2 IAM
ST2-2359-B2#2 IAM
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2359
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club T-4107LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | Canada | Capitol Records T 2359First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 2359First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Philippines | Capitol Records ST 2359First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2359First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records T 2359First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records ST 2359First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records T 2359 / Capitol Records T-2359First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records T 2359 / Capitol Records T-2359First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records ST 2359First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Liming Record LM-2069LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capitol Records T 2359 / Capitol Records T-2359LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Theme From "A Summer Place"1:59
- A2Downtown2:56
- A3Summer Song2:37
- A4If I Ever Would Leave You2:59
- A5Dear Heart2:43
- A6You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'2:44
- B1Sealed With A Kiss2:12
- B2When Summer Ends2:04
- B3Hawaiian Wedding Song2:18
- B4Red Roses For A Blue Lady2:38
- B5Dreamin'2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Hit Sounds Of The Lettermen are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Hit Sounds Of The Lettermen are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 1967.
When was The Hit Sounds Of The Lettermen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, Philippines. One of them is Capitol Records T 2359.
How do I tell if my copy of The Hit Sounds Of The Lettermen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 2359, ST 2359) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Side 1): T1-2359-T2 and (Side 2): T2-2359-T2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Hit Sounds Of The Lettermen 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.
