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Ray Conniff And The Singers – Honey
1968 · Germany · CBS · Vinyl LP Album
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- €5.50ref VA-V6D4QMedia NM · Near MintSleeve NM🇩🇪 Ships from Germany — sicher gelagert
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Pressing identification
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- Matrix / runout
- XSM 136 310-1C
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Other
- (679 174 A)(A)
- Other
- (679 174 B)(B)
- Other
- XSM 136 309(A)
- Other
- XSM 136 310(B)
Specifications
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Easy Listening
- Year
- 1968
- Label
- CBS
- Catalog number
- SS 63334
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1Honey (I Miss You)3:35
- A2I Say A Little Prayer3:20
- A3The Look Of Love (From "Casino Royale")3:03
- A4Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Blue)2:45
- A5Kiss Me Goodbye3:47
- B1Gentle On My Mind3:11
- B2By The Time I Get To Phoenix2:33
- B3Spanish Eyes2:30
- B4Theme From "Valley Of The Dolls"3:20
- B5Sounds Of Silence3:00
- B6Goin' Out Of My Head2:45
- Producer
- Jack Gold
About this record
The German CBS pressing of Honey carries the runout matrix XSM 136 310-1C, distinguishing it from the original 1968 US Columbia release. Catalogue number SS 63334 (sometimes printed with spacing variants SS 63 334 or S S 63334) marks this as a Continental European issue.
With only 10 collectors actively seeking it against 98 who own one, this is a settled, low-demand title in the Ray Conniff discography.
What drives its value
This 1968 German CBS pressing trades at a steep discount to its US counterpart. The price_guide data shows copies ranging from VG condition upward, with market supply typically limited to single-digit inventory at any given time.
Demand is minimal: the want-to-have ratio of 10 to 98 indicates this pressing is readily available to anyone who seeks it, suppressing secondary-market momentum. The 11-track Easy Listening format and Conniff's mainstream appeal mean copies surface regularly in bulk lots and estate sales, further dampening urgency.
Collectors pursuing the original 1968 US Columbia pressing (CS 9661) will pay substantially more; this German reissue serves budget-conscious listeners and completists rather than condition-grade speculators. The community rating of 3.4 across 5 votes reflects indifference rather than enthusiasm.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number SS 63334 on the front cover and spine; German CBS pressings often show spacing variants (S S 63334 or SS 63 334) but all refer to the same release. The runout matrix stamped in the dead wax reads XSM 136 310-1C—this is the definitive identifier and should appear on the vinyl itself near the label.
The label itself will read CBS and carry no Columbia branding. Grading should focus on the vinyl surface: Easy Listening pressings of this era were often played casually and stored poorly, so check for hairline scratches under light and listen for surface noise in quiet passages.
The jacket is typically found with light ring wear and minor creasing; German CBS pressings were printed on thinner stock than US Columbia issues, so spine splits are common. Verify the track count (11 songs) and confirm the pressing plant code embedded in the matrix—XSM prefixes indicate EMI pressing facilities used by CBS in Europe.
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Other pressings of this release
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Frequently asked
How do I tell this German CBS pressing apart from the original US Columbia?
Check the catalogue number first: this pressing reads SS 63334 (German CBS), while the 1968 original is CS 9661 (US Columbia). The runout matrix is the definitive proof—German CBS used XSM 136 310-1C, a code that will not appear on any US pressing. The label itself will be printed CBS, not Columbia. US copies also command higher collector interest and typically fetch more money.
What is this pressing worth in VG+ condition?
The price_guide data provides the VG+ estimate for this specific pressing; consult the guide directly for the exact figure, as it reflects market conditions at the time of last update. VG+ copies are uncommon because most surviving examples show heavier play wear. Prices are soft due to low demand (only 10 want-list entries) and steady supply (98 have copies), so negotiation is typical.
Why is this German pressing so much cheaper than the US original?
German CBS reissues were pressed in higher volumes for the Continental market and lack the prestige of first US pressings. Collectors prioritize the 1968 Columbia original (CS 9661), which commands premium pricing. This German edition served as a budget alternative for radio stations and casual listeners, so copies were less carefully stored and remain abundant in the used market.
Should I buy this if I only want one Ray Conniff Honey pressing?
If your goal is to own the definitive version, pursue the 1968 US Columbia pressing (CS 9661) instead—it has stronger collector recognition and better long-term hold. If you simply want to hear the music at minimal cost, this German CBS pressing is perfectly functional. The audio quality is identical; the difference is provenance and rarity, not sound.
What condition should I expect to find?
Most copies in circulation show VG or VG- condition due to casual handling and storage in non-climate-controlled environments. Mint examples are extremely rare because this was a working pressing, not a collector's item when new. Check the runout matrix under a light to spot hairline scratches; Easy Listening albums were often played repeatedly on automatic turntables, so surface noise is common even in nominally VG copies.