Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6.22 414
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6.22414-00-1/1 Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
6.22414-00-2/1 Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
Tom JonesThe World Of Tom Jones
Vinyl pressings
The World Of Tom Jones
by Tom Jones · 1975
15 pressings10 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
The World Of Tom Jones was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 World Of Tom Jones
1 pressing came out in 1975, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Germany | Decca 6.22 414First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | Australia | Decca SPA 454LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | France | Decca 210.069LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Decca 6.22544 AGLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Decca SPA 454LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | South Africa | Decca SPA 454LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | South Africa | Decca SPA 454LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | UK | Decca SPA 454LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | UK | Decca SPA 454LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Decca SPA7090LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Drum DRUM 8168 / Decca SPA.454LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Belgium | Decca LPD 293 / Decca LPD 293 Y 345LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 113.052LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca 6454 042LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Sweden | Decca SPA 454LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1It's Not Unusual
- A2Danny Boy
- A3All I Can Say Is Goodbye
- A4More
- A5Only Once
- A6Fly Me To The Moon
- B1You Can't Stop Love
- B2Nothing Rhymed
- B3Sixteen Tons
- B4Field Of Yellow Daisies
- B5Dance Of Love
- B6Without You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The World Of Tom Jones are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The World Of Tom Jones are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1975 and 2020.
When was The World Of Tom Jones first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany. One of them is Decca 6.22 414.
How do I tell if my copy of The World Of Tom Jones is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6.22 414) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6.22414-00-1/1 Manufactured in Germany and 6.22414-00-2/1 Manufactured in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The World Of Tom 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.
