Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 29 636 I
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
S 29 636 A-1Runout, side A
S 29636 B-1Runout, side B
The VenturesThe Ventures Play The Carpenters
Vinyl pressings
The Ventures Play The Carpenters
by The Ventures · 1974
17 pressings15 countriesPop RockRockPop
The Ventures Play The Carpenters was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Ventures Play The Carpenters
13 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 12 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA231-G
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Argentina
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 6661
- Format
- LP
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records L 35238
- Format
- LP
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA231-G
- Format
- LP
India
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA231-G
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
UALA-231-G-1-1 Arunout A
UALA-231-G-2-1 Wrunout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | United Artists Records 6661First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Australia | United Artists Records L 35238First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA231-GFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Germany | United Artists Records UAS 29 636 IFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | India | United Artists Records UA-LA231-GFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Japan | Liberty LLP-97017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Liberty LLP-97017First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Malaysia | United Artists Records UA-LA231-GFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | New Zealand | United Artists Records L 35238First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | South Africa | United Artists Records UAS 7069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | United Artists Records HUS 061-117First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA231-GFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Venezuela | United Artists Records UA-LA231-GFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Mexico | United Artists Records GX 01-742 / Gamma GX 01-742LP | LP |
| 1975 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 062-96117LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | United Artists Records UAI - 231LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1We've Only Just Begun2:51
- A2Yesterday Once More3:21
- A3It's Going To Take Some Time2:35
- A4Bless The Beasts And Children2:58
- A5Top Of The World2:49
- A6Sing3:10
- B1Superstar3:38
- B2(They Long To Be) Close To You3:32
- B3Hurting Each Other2:42
- B4Rainy Days And Mondays3:30
- B5Jambalaya3:41
- B6Goodbye To Love4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Ventures Play The Carpenters are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Ventures Play The Carpenters are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was The Ventures Play The Carpenters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 29 636 I.
How do I tell if my copy of The Ventures Play The Carpenters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 29 636 I, UA-LA231-G, 6661, L 35238) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 29 636 A-1 and S 29636 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Ventures Play The Carpenters 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.
