US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-1554
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Woody HermanThe Hits Of Woody Herman
Vinyl pressings
The Hits Of Woody Herman
by Woody Herman · 1961
10 pressings4 countriesBig BandJazz
The Hits Of Woody Herman was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Hits Of Woody Herman
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-1554
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records T-1554First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records T-1554First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Starline SRS 5055 / Starline 1E 048 ◦ 80689LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records SM-1554LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Pausa Records PR 9063LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 052 80689LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-50084LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records DT-1512LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Capitol Records DT-1554LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-1554LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Woodchopper's Ball2:57
- A2Early Autumn3:11
- A3Lemon Drop2:54
- A4The Girl Upstairs2:52
- A5Skinned2:57
- A6Skinned Again2:59
- B1Wild Apple Honey5:58
- B2Love Is A Many Splendored Thing2:45
- B3Hat Trick2:25
- B4Drums In Hi-Fly4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Hits Of Woody Herman are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Hits Of Woody Herman are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1986.
When was The Hits Of Woody Herman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Capitol Records T-1554.
How do I tell if my copy of The Hits Of Woody Herman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T-1554) 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 The Hits Of Woody Herman 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.
