US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8702
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM-57301-1GSide 1 runout
XSM-57302-1JSide 2 runout
Vinyl pressings
Exotic Strings
by The Percy Faith Strings · 1962
21 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Exotic Strings was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Exotic Strings
14 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 5 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1902
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Special Products C 11300
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8702
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1902
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP-57299-1AA Runout
XLP-57300-1BB Runout
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8702
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM-57301-1A P H IIISide A Runout, stamped and etched
XSM-57302-1A o I P HSide B Runout, stamped and etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Columbia CL 1902First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Columbia CS 8702First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Columbia CS 8702First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Colombia | Columbia CLS 4018First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | South Africa | CBS ASF 1128 / CBS ASF.1128First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | UK | CBS BPG 62121 / CBS CL 1902First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | UK | CBS SBPG 62121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8702First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1902First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia Special Products C 11300First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8702First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1902First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8702First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8702First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Columbia JS7-747", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | CBS 9031LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | CBS BP 233015 / CBS BP-233015LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 233015 / CBS SBP-233015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS SBPG 62121 / CBS CS 8702LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Baubles, Bangles And Beads3:27
- A2Poinciana3:10
- A3Dancing In The Dark2:25
- A4Nightingale3:20
- A5The Night Was Made For Love3:25
- A6Chico Bolero2:55
- B1Adios3:05
- B2I Get A Kick Out Of You3:00
- B3Flamingo2:55
- B4Orchids In The Moonlight2:23
- B5My Shawl3:30
- B6All Through The Night3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Exotic Strings are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Exotic Strings are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1962 and 1965.
When was Exotic Strings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Canada, Colombia and more. One of them is Columbia CS 8702.
How do I tell if my copy of Exotic Strings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 8702, CL 1902, C 11300, BPG 62121) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM-57301-1G and XSM-57302-1J. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Exotic Strings 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.
