UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Acker Bilk And His Paramount Jazz BandThe Harem
Vinyl pressings
The Harem
by Acker Bilk And His Paramount Jazz Band · 1963
15 pressings9 countriesJazz
The Harem was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Harem
6 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-4447
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-63C7383 7XCT1770Side A Label / Runout
45-63C7384 7XCT1771Side B Label / Runout
Denmark
1963- Label and catalog number
- Metronome B 1581
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Ireland
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB (I) 7129
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 27170 -I U
Italy
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCMQ 1741
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 27170/T1Label side A
7XCA 27171/T1Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Columbia DO-4447First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | Metronome B 1581First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Ireland | Columbia DB (I) 7129First year7" | 7" |
| 1963 | Italy | Columbia SCMQ 1741First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia DB 7129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia DB 7129First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | Germany | Metronome B 15817", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | ATCO Records 45-62827" | 7" |
| 1964 | US | ATCO Records 45-62827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | ATCO Records 45-62827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | ATCO Records 45-62827", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Metronome B 15817", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Metronome B 15817", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia DB 71297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Turkey | Odeon 45 LA 41567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Harem
- BTrain Song
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Harem are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Harem are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1963 and 1964.
When was The Harem first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, Australia, Denmark, Ireland and more. One of them is Columbia DB 7129.
How do I tell if my copy of The Harem is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 7129, DO-4447, B 1581, DB (I) 7129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Harem 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.