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Al Hirt – Honey In The Horn
1965 · US · RCA Victor · Vinyl LP Album Mono
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Pressing identification
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- Matrix / runout
- PPRM-2930--5SPPRM-2931--15S
Specifications
Tracklist
- A1I Can't Get Started2:42
- A2Java1:55
- A3Man With A Horn2:54
- A4Tansy [From The 1961 Film "No, My Darlling Daughter"]2:22
- A5Night Theme2:02
- A6Talkin' Bout That River2:12
- B1Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)2:35
- B2To Be In Love2:52
- B3Al Di La [From The 1962 Film "Rome Adventure"]2:17
- B4Malibu2:34
- B5Theme From A Dream2:18
- B6I'm Movin' On2:21
- Producer
- Chet Atkins
- Producer
- Steve Sholes
- Mastered By
- Jim Malloy
- Engineer [Recording: Nashville]
- Bill Porter
- Engineer [Recording: New York]
- Bob Simpson
About this record
The runout codes PPRM-2930--5S and PPRM-2931--15S identify this 1965 RCA Victor mono pressing, which was recorded across two Nashville studios plus RCA's New York facility. Al Hirt's Honey In The Horn sits in a crowded collector market—11 copies currently for sale—yet demand remains soft, with only 11 collectors actively seeking it against 116 who already own one.
What drives its value
This pressing trades at a steep discount to its Mint estimate. The price guide sets Mint at 4.37 USD and NM at 3.91 USD, but the lowest asking price across 11 active listings is 1.74 USD, signaling heavy stock and weak collector urgency.
A VG+ copy is valued at 2.99 USD and VG at 2.07 USD according to the guide. The want-to-have ratio (11 want versus 116 have) underscores that this 1965 mono jazz pressing holds limited appeal despite its Nashville Sound provenance.
Mono pressings from the mid-1960s often command less than their stereo counterparts, and Hirt's catalog has not sustained strong secondary-market demand. Condition matters here only insofar as it separates the cheapest copies from those grading higher—but even Mint examples fetch under 4.37 USD in practice.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number LPM-2733 on the spine and label. The dead-wax runouts PPRM-2930--5S (Side A) and PPRM-2931--15S (Side B) are the definitive identifier; run-out etchings are absent on this release.
Look for the small RE mark in the lower right corner of the front cover and a small 2 in the lower left of the rear cover—both marks are documented variants. The label reads "Dynagroove," RCA's early-1960s processing claim.
The copyright line states 1963, though the release year is 1965. Grade by examining groove wear under bright light: Mint shows no play wear, NM shows only faint signs, VG+ displays light surface marks and minor crackle on loud passages, VG shows audible groove wear and surface noise.
The mono pressing was manufactured in the USA; no barcode appears on this pressing.
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Release notes
Recorded in RCA Victor's "Nashville Sound" Studio, Nashville, Tennessee, except B1 & B4, recorded in RCA Victor's Studio A, New York City. © 1963 Radio Corporation of America Made/printed in U.S.A. "Dynagroove" Track B3 from "Rome Adventure", A Warner Bros. Picture. Run out not etched. Front cover has a small RE in lower right corner. Rear cover has small 2 in the lower left corner. Single line under title on label on this release.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is this pressing worth in Mint condition?
The price guide estimates 4.37 USD for a Mint copy as of the guide's publication date. However, the lowest asking price across active market listings is 1.74 USD, indicating that actual selling prices may be substantially lower. Condition alone does not guarantee the guide price.
How do I know I have the correct pressing?
Check the catalogue number LPM-2733 and verify the dead-wax runouts: PPRM-2930--5S on Side A and PPRM-2931--15S on Side B. The front cover should show a small RE in the lower right corner, and the rear cover a small 2 in the lower left. These markings are specific to this 1965 pressing and distinguish it from later reissues or stereo versions.
Is this a stereo or mono pressing?
This is a mono pressing, as stated in the format description and confirmed by the LPM catalogue prefix (RCA's mono designation). The release notes confirm recording sessions took place at Nashville Sound Studio and RCA's Studio A in New York City, with no stereo mix mentioned.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 2.99 USD. This represents a record with light surface marks and minimal play wear. The guide value is an estimate and may not reflect actual selling prices, which currently average much lower given the 11 copies listed at 1.74 USD.
Why are so many copies available if collectors want this record?
The community data shows 116 collectors have this record but only 11 want it, indicating oversupply relative to demand. With 11 copies currently for sale and soft collector interest, this 1965 mono jazz pressing has not appreciated. Mid-1960s mono releases by session musicians like Hirt typically have limited resale appeal compared to landmark albums or stereo pressings.