US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-390
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles
- Runout / matrix
ST 1-390Label A
ST 2-390Label B
2 ST-1-390-J-4 ⡁ ⥞ ✲A Side Etch + Stamp
ST-2-390-J-4 ⠂ო ✲B Side Etch + Stamp
The LettermenTraces/Memories
Vinyl pressings
Traces/Memories
by The Lettermen · 1969
10 pressings6 countriesVocalPop
Traces/Memories 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 Traces/Memories
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 ST-390
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton
- Runout / matrix
ST1-390-H1 IAMRunout A etched, IAM in triangle
ST2-390-H1 #2 IAMRunout B etched, IAM in triangle
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-390
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST 1-390Label A
ST 2-390Label B
Japan
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-8905
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Dark Red Vinyl
Venezuela
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-36 / ST.21568
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-390First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Capitol Records CP-8905First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records ST-390First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records ST-390First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Venezuela | Capitol Records ST-36 / ST.21568First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Capitol Records ST 390LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records ST-390LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ecuador | Capitol Records LP-12-10108LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST-390LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST-390 / Capitol Records ST-8-0390LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Traces/Memories2:57
- A2Hang On Sloopy3:56
- A3Jean (Theme From "The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie")3:13
- A4Dream Lover3:01
- A5Catch The Wind2:37
- B1For Your Love2:40
- B2Spinning Wheel2:52
- B3Don't You Know?2:46
- B4For Love2:27
- B5Where Is Love? (From "Oliver")2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Traces/Memories are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Traces/Memories are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Traces/Memories first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, Japan, Venezuela. One of them is Capitol Records ST-390.
How do I tell if my copy of Traces/Memories is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-390, CP-8905, ST-36 / ST.21568) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST 1-390 and ST 2-390. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Traces/Memories 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.
