US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Stereo Spectrum Records SDLP-605
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Various ArtistsCountry & Western Stars
Vinyl pressings
Country & Western Stars
by Various Artists · 1962
16 pressings2 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Country & Western Stars was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Country & Western Stars
10 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 2 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- International Award Series ak-214
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
dlp-605
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Design Records DLP-605
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SDLP-605 A Stereo 11-3-11 '62Side A
KS-214-B SDLP-605 B Stereo 11-3-11 '62Side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Stereo Spectrum Records SDLP-605
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Design Records SDLP-605
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Design Records DLP-605
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
DLP-605 A11-3-11 '62Side A
DLP-605 B 11-3-11 '62Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Design Records SDLP-605First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | International Award Series AK-214First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1962 | US | Stereo Spectrum Records SDLP-605First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | International Award Series ak-214First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1962 | US | Design Records DLP-605First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1962 | US | Stereo Spectrum Records SDLP-605First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Design Records SDLP-605First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Design Records DLP-605First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1962 | US | Stereo Spectrum Records DLP-605 / Stereo Spectrum Records SDLP-605First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Design Records DLP-605First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Design Records DLP-605-RM-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | US | Design Records DLP-605LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Design Records SDLP-605-RM-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Stereo Spectrum Records DLP-605 / Stereo Spectrum Records SDLP-605LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Design Records SDLP-605-RM-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Design Records DLP-605LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Forgotten Heartaches
- A2Wise Guys
- A3Three Cigarettes In An Ash Tray
- A4Polynesian Baby
- A5Under The Spell Of Love
- B1Paper Love Affair
- B2New Step It Up And Go
- B3You've Been Talking In Your Sleep
- B4I Gotta Go Get My Baby
- B5Daddy's Glad You Came Home
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Country & Western Stars are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Country & Western Stars are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1962 and 1966.
When was Country & Western Stars first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada. One of them is Stereo Spectrum Records SDLP-605.
How do I tell if my copy of Country & Western Stars is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SDLP-605, ak-214, DLP-605, AK-214) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Country & Western Stars 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.
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