US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BLP-2029
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · RCA, Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BLP 2029.1 HRunout A
BLP 2029.2 HRunout B
Vinyl pressings
The Fabulous Ventures
by The Ventures · 1964
37 pressings8 countriesSurfRock
The Fabulous Ventures was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Fabulous Ventures
28 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 8 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BLP-2029Dolton Records BLP 2029
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BST-8029
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BST 8029-1B
BST 8029
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BST-8029
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BLP-2029
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Research Craft Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BLP 2029.2 U.S.PAT.# RE 23,946 G B PAT.# 713,418Runout A
BLP 2029.2 U.S.PAT.# RE 23,946 G B PAT.# 713,418Runout B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BST-8029
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BST 8029 SIDE 1-1 A1 ɪSide A Runout Stamped
BST 8029 SIDE 2-1 A1 ɪSide A Runout Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Liberty LRP-2029First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Brazil | RCA Victor FLP-35030First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Dolton Records BST-8029 / Dolton Records BST 8029First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Dolton Records BLP-2029 / Dolton Records BLP .2029First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Dolton Records BLP-2029First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Dolton Records BLP-2029First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Dolton Records BST-8029 / Dolton Records BST. 8029First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Dolton Records BLP-2029First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | India | Dolton Records LBY 1207First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Japan | Liberty LP-7162First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Liberty LBY.1207MFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | South Africa | Liberty LBY 1207 JFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Dolton Records BLP-2029First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Dolton Records BLP-2029 / Dolton Records BLP 2029First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Dolton Records BST-8029First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Liberty LLP-81046LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | United Artists Records GXH 37 / Dolton Records BST-8029LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5389LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Liberty LYL-32,657LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Dolton Records BST-8029LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Dolton Records BST-8029 / Dolton Records BST. 8029LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Needles And Pins2:40
- A2Runnin' Wild1:51
- A3Eleventh Hour2:27
- A4The Cruel Sea2:20
- A5Scratchin'2:03
- A6Tall Cool One2:32
- B1Only The Young2:20
- B2Journey To The Stars2:20
- B3Fugitive2:09
- B4Ravin' Blue2:13
- B5Walkin' With Pluto2:22
- B6The Pink Panther Theme2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Fabulous Ventures are there?
37 vinyl pressings of The Fabulous Ventures are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1964 and 2012.
When was The Fabulous Ventures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Dolton Records BLP-2029.
How do I tell if my copy of The Fabulous Ventures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP-2029, BST-8029, BST 8029, BST-2029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLP 2029.1 H and BLP 2029.2 H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Fabulous Ventures 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.
