France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Music For Pleasure MFP 5006
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMFP 1336 A-2 M6 271157Runout stamped side 1
SMFP 1336 B-1 M6 270539Runout stamped side 2
SMFP 1336 ALabel side 1
SMFP 1336 BLabel side 2
The Waikiki Beach BoysAloha Hawaii
Vinyl pressings
Aloha Hawaii
by The Waikiki Beach Boys · 1969
10 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningPopFolkWorld
Aloha Hawaii was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Aloha Hawaii
5 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Music For Pleasure MFP A 8109
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMFP 1336 A - 1 PG 3Side A
SMFP 1336 B - 1 MM 2Side B
Belgium
1969- Label and catalog number
- Music For Pleasure MFP 5006
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Music For Pleasure MFP 5006
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMFP 1336 A-1Side A, runout, stamped
SMFP 1336 B-1Side B, runout, stamped
Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- Music For Pleasure MFP 5006
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Music For Pleasure MFP A 8109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Belgium | Music For Pleasure MFP 5006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | Music For Pleasure MFP 5006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | Music For Pleasure MFP 5006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Music For Pleasure MFP 5006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Fiesta FLPS 1623LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | World Record Club SLZ 8463LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 1336LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 1336LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 1336LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tiger Shark
- A2Beyond The Rainbow
- A3Sophisticated Hula
- A4Pearly Shells
- A5Little Heaven Of The Seven Seas
- A6Hawaiian Cha Cha
- B1Sarawaki
- B2Ua Like No A Like
- B3Little Brown Gal
- B4Blue Tahitian Moon
- B5The Hukilou Song
- B6Aloha Oe
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aloha Hawaii are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Aloha Hawaii are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1971.
When was Aloha Hawaii first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in France, Australia, Belgium, Germany and more. One of them is Music For Pleasure MFP 5006.
How do I tell if my copy of Aloha Hawaii is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MFP 5006, MFP A 8109) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMFP 1336 A-2 M6 271157 and SMFP 1336 B-1 M6 270539. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aloha Hawaii 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.