US
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4328A&M Records SP-4328
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP 4555 PI PRunout A
A&M SP 4556 PI B4 PRunout B
SP-4555Label A
SP-4556Label B
The SandpipersA Gift Of Song
Vinyl pressings
A Gift Of Song
by The Sandpipers · 1971
14 pressings7 countriesPopFolkWorld& Country
A Gift Of Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 A Gift Of Song
11 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4328
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP-4555Side A label matrix
SP-4556Side B label matrix
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4328A&M Records SP-4328
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SP-4555
SP-4556
A+M SP 4555 M1 (MR) △16535 (2)
A+M SP 4556 M1 (MR) △16535-X (1)
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4328A&M Records SP-4328
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4328
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4328A&M Records SP-4328
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP-4555A-side label
SP-4556B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4328First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | A&M Records 85 870 ITFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | New Zealand | A&M Records SAML-934481First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 64328First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records SP 4328 / A&M Records SP-4328First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records SP 4328First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records SP 4328 / A&M Records SP-4328First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records SP 4328 / A&M Records SP-4328First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records SP-4328First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records SP 4328 / A&M Records SP-4328First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records SP 4328First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | A&M Records SAML 934481LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | A&M Records AML 129LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | A&M Records AMLS 64328LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1A Gift Of Song3:10
- A2It's Too Late3:22
- A3Never My Love2:49
- A4Leland Loftis2:44
- A5I Think It's Going To Rain Today2:55
- B1Never Can Say Goodbye2:48
- B2How Can You Mend A Broken Heart3:29
- B3An Old Fashioned Love Song2:49
- B4Chotto Matte Kudasai (Never Say Goodbye)3:19
- B5If2:53
- B6A Gift Of Song (Reprise)1:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Gift Of Song are there?
14 vinyl pressings of A Gift Of Song are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was A Gift Of Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is A&M Records SP 4328.
How do I tell if my copy of A Gift Of Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 4328, SP-4328, AMLS 64328, 85 870 IT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M SP 4555 PI P and A&M SP 4556 PI B4 P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Gift Of Song 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.
