Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca TVS-5
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YDECX1027Side 1
YDECX1028Side 2
Tom JonesTom Jones Presents...
Vinyl pressings
Tom Jones Presents...
by Tom Jones · 1971
10 pressings5 countriesVocalRockBluesPop
Tom Jones Presents... was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Tom Jones Presents...
6 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca TVS-5
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YDECX1027Side 1
YDECX1028Side 2
Taiwan
February 1971- Label and catalog number
- Union Record UR-6009
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
New Zealand
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca TVS.5Decca TVS 5
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
New Zealand
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca TVS.5Decca TVS 5
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca TVS-5
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Decca TVS-5First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Australia | Decca TVS-5First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Decca TVS.5 / Decca TVS 5First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Decca TVS.5 / Decca TVS 5First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Decca TVS-5First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Taiwan | Tailee TLA 6708 / Tailee TLA-6708LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1971 | Taiwan | Union Record UR-6009First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca TVS-5LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca TVS 5 / Decca X4028LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Singapore | Viking VKLP 112LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Delilah
- A2You Keep Me Hanging On
- A3My Elusive Dreams
- A4Venus
- A5Sugar, Sugar
- A6A Minute Of Your Time
- A7Danny Boy
- A8Green, Green Grass Of Home
- B1Proud Mary
- B2I Can't Stop Loving You
- B3Without Love
- B4Get Ready
- B5Stop Breaking My Heart
- B6I'll Never Fall In Love Again
- B7Hey, Jude
- B8Daughter Of Darkness
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tom Jones Presents... are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tom Jones Presents... are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Tom Jones Presents... first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Australia, Taiwan, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong. One of them is Decca TVS-5.
How do I tell if my copy of Tom Jones Presents... is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TVS-5, UR-6009, TVS.5) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YDECX1027 and YDECX1028. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tom Jones Presents... 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.
