UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCX 6027
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Acker in Paris
by Acker Bilk · 1966
18 pressings8 countriesLight MusicPop
Acker in Paris was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Acker in Paris
13 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 6 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SX 6027
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX3026-1U GVariant 1 & 2 runout, side A, stamped
XAX 3027-1U RVariant 1 runout, side B, stamped
XAX 3027-1U GVariant 2 runout, side B, stamped
XAX.3026label, side A
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-181
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C-12317-A LW AT WSide A runout/etched
C-12318-A LW AT WSide B runout/etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 33-181
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-66785-A AT WIRunout side A
ST-C- 66786 -B AT WIRunout side B
(ST-C-66785)Label side A
(ST-C- 66786)Label side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-181(C)
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-181
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C12317A Side Label
C12318B Side Label
C-12317-A LW AT WA Side Etch
C-12318-A LW AT WB Side Etch
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Columbia 33OSX 6027First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | ATCO Records SD33-181First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Metronome MLP 15 223 / Stern Musik MLP 15 223First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Germany | Metronome MLP 15 223 / Stern Musik MLP 15 223First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Columbia MSX.60027First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia SCX 6027First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia SX 6027First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | ATCO Records 33-181First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | ATCO Records SD 33-181First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | ATCO Records 33-181(C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | ATCO Records 33-181First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | ATCO Records 33-181First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | ATCO Records SD 33-181 / ATCO Records ATCO SD 33-181First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Metronome HLP 10.235LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Netherlands | Capri CA-82-HLP | LP |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S/5516 / World Record Club S-5516LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia SCXO- 6027LP | LP |
| ? | South Africa | Columbia JSX 6027LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1L'Amour Parisienne
- A2My Prayer
- A3Claudette
- A4Dolce Paola
- A5Think Of Me
- A6La Mer
- B1Petite Fleur
- B2J'Attendrai
- B3Mademoiselle De Paris
- B4Don't Say A Word
- B5No Regrets
- B6Louise
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Acker in Paris are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Acker in Paris are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1966 and 1974.
When was Acker in Paris first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia SCX 6027.
How do I tell if my copy of Acker in Paris is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCX 6027, SX 6027, 33-181, SD 33-181) 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 Acker in Paris 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.
