UK
May 21, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4693Decca LK.4693
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-6781-1AA-Side
ARL-6782-1AB-Side
Vinyl pressings
Along Came Jones
by Tom Jones · 1965
20 pressings9 countriesVocalPop
Along Came Jones was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Along Came Jones
11 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4693Decca LK.4693
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-6781-1AA-Side
ARL-6782-1AB-Side
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4693Decca LK.4693
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-6781-1AA-Side
ARL-6782-1AB-Side
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4693Decca LK.4693
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-6781-1AA-Side
ARL-6782-1AB-Side
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca LKA 4693
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
21 SM A ARL-6781-1ARunout side 1 stamped
21 SM A ARL-6782-1ARunout side 2 stamped
Brazil
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records LLN-7105
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Decca LKA 4693First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Brazil | London Records LLN-7105First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Decca BLK 16354-PFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Decca LKM 4693First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Decca LKM.4693First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Philippines | London Records LK 4693 / London Records LK.4693First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | South Africa | Decca LK 4693 / Decca LK.4693First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Decca LK 4693 / Decca LK.4693First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Decca LK 4693 / Decca LK.4693First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Decca LK 4693 / Decca LK.4693First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Decca LK 4693 / Decca LK.4693First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | World Record Club S/5245 / World Record Club S-5245LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S/5245 / World Record Club S-5245LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 1976 | Australia | World Record Club R-00846 / World Record Club S/5245LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-00846 / World Record Club S/5245LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Australia | World Record Club R-00846 / World Record Club S/5245LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | London Records L20P 1090LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Decca 587 6554LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca LK 4693 / Decca LK.4693LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca LK 4693 / Decca LK.4693LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1I've Got A Heart
- A2It Takes A Worried Man
- A3Skye Boat Song
- A4Once Upon A Time
- A5Memphis, Tennessee
- A6Whatcha' Gonna Do
- A7I Need Your Loving
- A8It's Not Unusual
- B1Autumn Leaves
- B2The Rose
- B3If You Need Me
- B4Some Other Guy
- B5Endlessly
- B6It's Just A Matter Of Time
- B7Spanish Harlem
- B8When The World Was Beautiful
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Along Came Jones are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Along Came Jones are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1965 and 2024.
When was Along Came Jones first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, Australia, Brazil, Germany and more. One of them is Decca LK 4693, released May 21, 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Along Came Jones is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LK 4693, LKA 4693, LLN-7105, BLK 16354-P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-6781-1A and ARL-6782-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Along Came Jones 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.
