US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74470
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 9210 3runout / side A / stamped
7 9211 4runout / side B / stamped
7-9210Label side A
7-9211◉Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Play
by The Surfaris · 1963
25 pressings8 countriesSurfRock
Play was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Play
15 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 6 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4470
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG9210T3 2Side A runout
MG9211T4 2Side B runout
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74470
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-9210 5 2Side A, stamped
7-9211 5 2Side B, stamped
7-9210Label side A
7-9211◆Label side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4470
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG9210T5 ISide A runout, stamped
MG9211T1 ISide B runout, stamped
MG 9210Side A label
MG 9211◉Side B label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4470
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4470
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG9210T3 2Runout stamped Side A
MG9211T4 2Runout stamped Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Festival Records FL-31, 214First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Australia | Festival Records SFL-931, 214First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Decca DL 74470First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Decca DL 4470First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Japan | Decca SDL 10112First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Festival Records FL 31214First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Brunswick STA 8561 / Brunswick STA.8561First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Brunswick LAT.8561 / Brunswick LAT 8561First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Decca DL 74470First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Decca DL 4470First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Decca DL 74470First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Decca DL 4470First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Decca DL 4470First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Decca DL 4470First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Decca DL 4470First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Rumble Records RUM2011063LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Destination Moon DMOO035LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records COP/S 2572LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | MCA Records COPS 2572 / MCA Records COPS-2572LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | MCA Records COP/S 2572LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Decca DL4470LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Decca JDL-216010", Album | 10", Album |
| ? | Singapore | Life DL 74470LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Waikiki Run
- A2Surfer Joe
- A3Similau
- A4Batman
- A5Surfing Drums
- A6Point Panic
- B1Misirlou
- B2Wipe Out
- B3I'm A Hog For You
- B4Jack The Ripper
- B5Surfaris Stomp
- B6Surf Scene
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Play are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Play are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 2023.
When was Play first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca DL 74470.
How do I tell if my copy of Play is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 74470, DL 4470, STA 8561, LAT.8561) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 9210 3 and 7 9211 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Play 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.
