US
November 14, 1958- Label and catalog number
- Somerset SF-6400
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Embossed
- Runout / matrix
SF6400A 11/14/58Side A
SF6400B 11/14/58Side B
101 StringsA Bridal Bouquet
Vinyl pressings
A Bridal Bouquet
by 101 Strings · 1958
13 pressings3 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPopClassical
A Bridal Bouquet was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 A Bridal Bouquet
5 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 3 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Stereo-Fidelity SF-6400
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Stereo-Fidelity SF-6400
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Pye Golden Guinea Records GGL 0042
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Somerset S-64
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Somerset S-64First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GGL 0042First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Stereo-Fidelity SF-6400First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Stereo-Fidelity SF-6400First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Somerset SF-6400First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Somerset P-6400LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1959 | US | Somerset P-6400LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Alshire International S-5284LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Alshire International S-5284LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Stereo-Fidelity SF-64LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | REO Records R-164LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Paragon 509 / Paragon PGS 509LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Alshire S-5066LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Because
- A2My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice
- A3Ich Liebe Dich
- A4O Promise Me
- B1Bridal March
- B2Wedding March
- B3At Dawning
- B4I Love You Truly
- B5Reception Waltz
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Bridal Bouquet are there?
13 vinyl pressings of A Bridal Bouquet are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1958 and 1973.
When was A Bridal Bouquet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Somerset SF-6400, released November 14, 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of A Bridal Bouquet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SF-6400, GGL 0042, S-64) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SF6400A 11/14/58 and SF6400B 11/14/58. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Bridal Bouquet 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.
