US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8449
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 53049
XSM 53050
XSM53049-1B
XSM53050-2G
André PrevinA Touch Of Elegance: The Music Of Duke Ellington
Vinyl pressings
A Touch Of Elegance: The Music Of Duke Ellington
by André Previn · 1961
13 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
A Touch Of Elegance was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Touch Of Elegance
9 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 4 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1649
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP53047-1ESide A stamped
XLP 53047-1DSide B stamped
x”LP” 53047Side A label
x”LP” 53048Side B label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8449
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 53049
XSM 53050
XSM53049-1B
XSM53050-2G
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1649
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XLP53047-1D - BH1Side A Runout
XLP 53048-1L H11Side B stamped
x”Lp” 53047Side A Label
x”Lp” 53048Side B Label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8449
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM53049-1B BHIISide A stamped & etched
XSM53050-2A- BHIIISide B stamped & etched
XSM 53049
XSM 53050
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips BBL 7525Philips B 47123 L
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 47123 1L ▽ 2 // 420Side A runout, stamped
AA 47123 2L ▽ 5 // 420Side B runout, stamped
47123 1LSide A label
47123 2LSide B label
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Coronet KLLS 1688First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | Columbia CS 8449First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | Columbia CL 1649First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Philips BBL 7525 / Philips B 47123 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8449First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1649First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8449First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1649First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8449First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Harmony HAS 064LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CSRP 8449LP | LP |
| ? | US | Columbia Special Products CSRP 8449 / Columbia CS 8449LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 1649LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1I Got It Bad3:23
- A2Satin Doll2:57
- A3I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart3:24
- A4Perdido2:34
- A5Solitude2:53
- A6Le Sucrier Velours3:00
- B1A Portrait Of Bert Williams3:32
- B2A Touch Of Elegance3:16
- B3It Don't Mean A Thing3:22
- B4Prelude To A Kiss3:09
- B5What Am I Here For2:44
- B6Sophisticated Lady2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Touch Of Elegance are there?
13 vinyl pressings of A Touch Of Elegance are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was A Touch Of Elegance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Columbia CS 8449.
How do I tell if my copy of A Touch Of Elegance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 8449, CL 1649, BBL 7525, KLLS 1688) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM 53049 and XSM 53050. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Touch Of Elegance 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.
