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Ray Conniff And The Singers – Honey
1968 · US · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- XSM-136309 -1FT XSM-1D 136309o CT o XSM 1̶3̶6̶0̶9̶ 1A 136309 D1
- Runout — side B
- XSM-136310-1CXSM136310-1D ΛBo XSM136310–1G \ T Λ 8 Λ
- Matrix / runout
- XSM 13609XSM 13610
- Rights society
- ASCAP, BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- T(Terre Haute)
- Manufactured By
- Columbia Records
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute
- Mastered At
- Customatrix
Specifications
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Easy Listening
- Year
- 1968
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- CS 9661
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Honey (I Miss You)
- A2I Say A Little Prayer
- A3The Look Of Love (From "Casino Royale")
- A4Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
- A5Kiss Me Goodbye
- B1Gentle On My Mind
- B2By The Time I Get To Phoenix
- B3Spanish Eyes
- B4Theme From "Valley Of The Dolls"
- B5Sounds Of Silence
- B6Goin' Out Of My Head
- Producer, Recording Supervisor
- Jack Gold
- Engineer
- Jack Lattig
- Arranged By, Conductor
- Ray Conniff
- Photography By [Cover]
- Frank Bez
About this record
Columbia Records pressed this 1968 stereo LP at their Terre Haute plant, and the dead-wax matrix codes XSM 13609 and XSM 13610 confirm the original US issue. Ray Conniff And The Singers' Honey carries catalogue number CS 9661 and contains 11 tracks of easy-listening arrangements, but the secondary market is flooded: 70 copies are currently for sale, yet only 19 collectors actively want it against 762 who already own one.
What drives its value
The price spread on this pressing reflects its abundance in the used market. A Mint copy commands 6.55 USD, while NM drops to 5.86 USD and VG+ settles at 4.48 USD; a VG copy trades at 3.11 USD.
The lowest asking price across all 70 active listings is just 0.43 USD, signaling that supply far exceeds collector demand. The want-to-have ratio of 19 to 762 underscores why this original Columbia pressing holds minimal investment appeal.
Easy-listening LPs from the late 1960s rarely appreciate; condition matters only insofar as it determines whether a buyer will accept a copy at all, and even then, the ceiling remains under 7 USD.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number CS 9661 on the front cover and label. The dead-wax runout should read either XSM 13609 or XSM 13610 on side one, and XSM-136309 -1F or XSM-136310-1C on side two, all stamped by Columbia Records' Terre Haute facility.
The label will show Columbia's 1968-era design with no barcode. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint (6.55 USD) means unplayed condition with no visible wear; NM (5.86 USD) allows only light handling marks; VG+ (4.48 USD) shows light surface noise and minor scratches but plays cleanly; VG (3.11 USD) exhibits moderate surface noise and visible groove wear.
Do not rely on sleeve condition alone—the vinyl grade determines the price tier.
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Other pressings of this release
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Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this pressing?
Columbia CS 9661. This number appears on both the spine and the label of the original 1968 US stereo edition.
How do I confirm I have the original Terre Haute pressing and not a later reissue?
Check the dead-wax runout etched into the vinyl at the end of each side. Original pressings show XSM 13609 or XSM 13610 on side one, and XSM-136309 -1F or XSM-136310-1C on side two. These matrix codes are specific to the Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Terre Haute and confirm the 1968 original.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 4.48 USD. This estimate reflects light surface noise and minor scratches but clean playback. Note that 70 copies are currently listed for sale, so actual transaction prices may be lower.
Why is the lowest asking price only 0.43 USD when the guide values even Poor copies at 0.35 USD?
The 0.43 USD figure represents a single outlier listing among 70 active sales. Most copies trade closer to the guide values; the lowest price reflects either a bulk-lot clearance, a seller unfamiliar with market rates, or a copy in worse condition than formally graded.
Should I buy this record as an investment?
No. The community data shows 762 collectors own this pressing against only 19 who want it. The price ceiling is 6.55 USD in Mint condition, and the abundance of 70 copies for sale indicates no scarcity. Easy-listening LPs from 1968 rarely appreciate and are typically purchased for personal listening rather than resale.