Bulgaria
1972- Label and catalog number
- Балкантон ВТА 1472
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
BTA 1472 S/A 11 10 72A, etched
BTA 1472 S/B 12 10 72B, etched
BTA 1472 SA 8 9 72 II 2A, Variant 2
BTA 1472 SB 7 672B, Variant 2
Tom JonesFamous Pop Singers
Vinyl pressings
Famous Pop Singers
by Tom Jones · 1972
10 pressings1 countryBalladVocalPop
Famous Pop Singers was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Famous Pop Singers
3 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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.
Bulgaria
1972- Label and catalog number
- Балкантон ВТА 1472
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Bulgaria
1972- Label and catalog number
- Балкантон ВТА 1472
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
ВТА 1472SA5 672
ВТА 1472SB5 672
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 1472First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 1472First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 1472First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 1472LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 1472LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 1472LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 1472LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 1472LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 1472LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 1472LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Laura
- A2Wait For Me
- A3Little Green Apples
- A4Dock Of The Bay
- A5I'll Never Fall In Love Again
- B1Call On Me
- B2The Shadow Of Your Smile
- B3A Wonderland By Night
- B4What A Wonderful World
- B5Words
- B6Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Famous Pop Singers are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Famous Pop Singers are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1972 and 1976.
When was Famous Pop Singers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Bulgaria. One of them is Балкантон ВТА 1472.
How do I tell if my copy of Famous Pop Singers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ВТА 1472) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BTA 1472 S/A 11 10 72 and BTA 1472 S/B 12 10 72. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Famous Pop Singers 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.
