US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1924
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
13471 TM 1259 (Ω in circle)Side A - Etched
13470 TM 1260 (Ω in circle)Side B - Etched
Tony ClarkeThe Entertainer
Vinyl pressings
The Entertainer
by Tony Clarke · 1965
19 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Entertainer 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 The Entertainer
14 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1924
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
13471A-side label
13470B-side label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1924
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
13471 TM1259Etched Side A
13470 TM1260Etched Side B
13471A-side label
13470B-side label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1924
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
13471A-side label
13470B-side label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1924
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
13471 CH1924 STM 5528Side A - Etched
13470 CH1924 STM 5528Side B - Etched
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1924
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
13071 (crossed through) 13471 TM 1259 (Ω in circle)Side A Runout - Etched
13071 (crossed through) 13470 TM 1260 (Ω in circle)Side B Runout - Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Chess CH-043First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Canada | Chess CS-1924First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Chess AR 45.163First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Chess CRS 8011First year7" | 7" |
| 1965 | US | Chess 1924First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | Chess 1924First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Chess 1924First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Chess 1924First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Chess 1924First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Chess 1924First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | Chess 1924First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | Chess 1924First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | Chess 1924First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Chess CRS 8011First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Chess CH-1397", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Chess CH-910387", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-910387", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Checker7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Checker 19247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Entertainer2:34
- BThis Heart Of Mine3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Entertainer are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Entertainer are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 1984.
When was The Entertainer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Chess 1924.
How do I tell if my copy of The Entertainer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1924, CRS 8011, CH-043, CS-1924) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 13471 TM 1259 (Ω in circle) and 13470 TM 1260 (Ω in circle). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Entertainer 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.