US
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3279
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-5700-8ASide 1, Stamped
ARL-5701-5ASide 2, Stamped
The TornadosThe Original Telstar - The Sounds Of The Tornadoes
Vinyl pressings
The Original Telstar - The Sounds Of The Tornadoes
by The Tornados · 1962
11 pressings8 countriesRock & RollBeatRockPop
The Original Telstar - The Sounds Of The Tornadoes 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 The Original Telstar - The Sounds Of The Tornadoes
8 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
- London Records LL 3293
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-5774-2BSide A runout - stamped
ARL-5775-2BSide B runout - stamped
ARL.5774Side A label
ARL.5775Side B label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3279
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL5700T1 1 1Var. 1: A-Side etched runout
ARL5701T1 1 1Var. 1: B-Side etched runout
\ ARL5700T3 1Var. 2: A-Side stamped runout
\ ARL5701T2 1Var. 2: B-Side stamped runout
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3293
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL5774T2Runout A Side, stamped
ARL5775T1Runout B Side, stamped
ARL 5774Side A label
ARL 5775Side B label
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca LKA 7558
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL 5700 XDECX 74Side A etched
ARL 5701 XDECX 75Side B etched
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3279
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-5700-1A 21 SMSide 1 runout, stamped
ARL-5701-1A 21 SMSide 2 runout, stamped
ARL 5700Side 1 label
ARL 5701Side 2 label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | Decca LKA 7558First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | London Records LL 3279First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Decca BLK 16248-PFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Decca LKM 7558 / Decca LKM.7558First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | London Records LL 3279First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | London Records LL 3293First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | London Records LL 3279First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | London Records LL 3293First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Decca 158.001 / Disques Decca 158.001LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | UK | Not Now Music NOTLP189LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | Vinyl Passion VP 80087LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Telstar3:15
- A2Red Roses And A Sky Of Blue2:20
- A3Chasing Moonbeams1:37
- A4Earthy2:00
- A5Swinging Beefeater2:08
- A6Theme From A Summer Place2:07
- B1Love And Fury2:40
- B2Dreamin' On A Cloud2:05
- B3Ridin' The Wind2:57
- B4The Breeze And I2:13
- B5Jungle Fever2:10
- B6Popeye Twist2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Original Telstar - The Sounds Of The Tornadoes are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Original Telstar - The Sounds Of The Tornadoes are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1962 and 2016.
When was The Original Telstar - The Sounds Of The Tornadoes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is London Records LL 3279.
How do I tell if my copy of The Original Telstar - The Sounds Of The Tornadoes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LL 3279, LL 3293, LKA 7558, BLK 16248-P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-5700-8A and ARL-5701-5A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Original Telstar - The Sounds Of The Tornadoes 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.