US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Somerset P-6200
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
P-6200-A
P-6200-B
101 StringsPlay Hit American Waltzes
Vinyl pressings
Play Hit American Waltzes
by 101 Strings · 1958
25 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Play Hit American Waltzes 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 Play Hit American Waltzes
10 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Somerset P-6200
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Somerset P-6200
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
P-6200-A
P-6200-B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Somerset P-6200
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Somerset SF-6200Stereo-Fidelity SF-6200
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SF 6200 A#3 S1Side A runout, stamped
SF 6200 B-2 AudioMatrix Bell Sound 2-1-61 A1Side B runout, stamped. "2-1-61 A1" etched
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Somerset SF-6200Stereo-Fidelity SF-6200
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S F 6 2 0 0 AStamped A side
I-27-59Etched A side
S F 6 2 0 0 BStamped B side
1-28-59Etched B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Somerset S-62First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Canada | Somerset SF-62First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | Canada | Somerset SF-62First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Somerset SF-6200 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-6200LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Somerset P-6200First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1958 | US | Somerset P-6200First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Somerset P-6200First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1958 | US | Somerset SF-6200 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-6200LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Somerset P-6200First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1958 | US | Somerset SF-6200 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-6200First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Somerset SF-6200 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-6200LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Somerset SF-6200 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-6200First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Somerset P-6200First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | SOMA S7-120 / Somerset S7-1207", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox |
| 1966 | US | Alshire S-5022LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Alshire S-5022LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Italy | Somerset SM 564LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Alshire S-5268LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Alshire S-5268LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Alshire S-5268LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Alshire S-5268LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Reo R-162LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Paragon PGS 521LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Family Records SFR-AL 564LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Stereo-Fidelity SF-6200 / Somerset SF-6200LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Missouri Waltz
- A2Tennessee Waltz
- A3The Waltz You Saved For Me
- A4Victor Herbert Waltz
- A5Sweetheart Of Sigma Chi
- B1Beautiful Ohio
- B2Home On The Range
- B3Let Me Call You Sweetheart
- Gay Nineties Medley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Play Hit American Waltzes are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Play Hit American Waltzes are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1974.
When was Play Hit American Waltzes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Canada. One of them is Somerset P-6200.
How do I tell if my copy of Play Hit American Waltzes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P-6200, SF-6200, S-62, SF-62) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P-6200-A and P-6200-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Play Hit American Waltzes 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.
