UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 118
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EAL-3284.P-1W
ZAL-10313.P-1W
Anton KarasThe World Of Anton Karas & "Harry Lime"
Vinyl pressings
The World Of Anton Karas & "Harry Lime"
by Anton Karas · 1971
16 pressings6 countriesSoundtrackFolkWorld& Country
The World Of Anton Karas & "Harry Lime" was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 World Of Anton Karas & "Harry Lime"
7 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 118
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EAL-3284.P-1W C JT 1Runout side A
ZAL-10313.P-1W C JT 1Runout side B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 118
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 118
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 291 028
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 118
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Decca SPA 118First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | Decca SPA 291 028First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | Polydor L23P 1210First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Decca SPA 118First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | UK | Decca SPA 118First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Decca SPA 118LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Decca SPA 118First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Decca SPA 118First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Belgium | Decca 210.041 YLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Decca 210.041LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Decca 291028LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Decca 291028LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 113.055LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca 210.041LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca 210.041LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SPA 118LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Harry Lime Theme
- A2Visions Of Vienna
- A3Danube Dreams
- A4The Café Mozart Waltz
- A5Anton Karas Second Theme
- A6Wien, Weib, Wein
- B1Lili Marlene
- B2Drink Brothers Drink
- B3In Grinzing
- B4Im Prater Bluh'n Wieder Die Baume
- B5Zither Man
- B6Vienna, City Of My Dreams
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The World Of Anton Karas & "Harry Lime" are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The World Of Anton Karas & "Harry Lime" are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 1980.
When was The World Of Anton Karas & "Harry Lime" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Australia, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Decca SPA 118.
How do I tell if my copy of The World Of Anton Karas & "Harry Lime" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPA 118, SPA 291 028, L23P 1210) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EAL-3284.P-1W and ZAL-10313.P-1W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The World Of Anton Karas & "Harry Lime" 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.
