US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Alshire S-5015
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
101-ST-5015-ARunout etching, side A
101-ST-5015-BRunout etching, side B
101 StringsThe Sound Of Henry Mancini
Vinyl pressings
The Sound Of Henry Mancini
by 101 Strings · 1972
19 pressings8 countriesBig BandPopStage & Screen
The Sound Of Henry Mancini was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 The Sound Of Henry Mancini
3 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Italy
1972- Label and catalog number
- Family Records SFR-AL 550
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
101-ST-5015-ASide A
101-ST-5015-BSide B
New Zealand
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records ARBS-197
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-5015-ALabel Side One
ST-5015-BLabel Side Two
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Italy | Family Records SFR-AL 550First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Pye Records ARBS-197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Alshire S-5015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Alshire S-5015LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | Spain | Gramusic GM-184LP | LP |
| 1973 | Spain | Cortty-dix C.D.-1048LP | LP |
| 1973 | Spain | Gramusic GM-184LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Alshire LPAS-3000LP | LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Alshire S-5015 / Alshire ST-5015LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Alshire International S5015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Alshire S 5015 / Astor Division Of Electronic Industries Ltd.LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Astor AEP-40207" | 7" |
| ? | Brazil | Equipe EQAC-5034 / Alshire EQAC.5034LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | El Salvador | Discos XEW W112LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Somerset SS 550 / Somerset SM 550LP | LP |
| ? | US | Alshire S-5015LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Alshire S-5015LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Alshire S-5015 / Alshire ST-5015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Alshire S-5015LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Moon River
- A2Pink Panther Theme
- A3Dear Heart
- A4Happy Hobo
- A5Theme From Mr. Lucky
- A6Dreamsville
- B1Peter Gunn Theme
- B2Days Of Wine And Roses
- B3Charade
- B4Weekend Pass
- B5Baby Elephant Walk
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sound Of Henry Mancini are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Sound Of Henry Mancini are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1980.
When was The Sound Of Henry Mancini first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Italy, New Zealand. One of them is Alshire S-5015.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sound Of Henry Mancini is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-5015, SFR-AL 550, ARBS-197) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 101-ST-5015-A and 101-ST-5015-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Sound Of Henry Mancini 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.
