US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-5005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
24-5005A-1D STERLING 22side A runout etched
24-5005B-1D STERLINGside B runout etched
(POLP 80187)side A label
(POLP 80188)side B label
Vinyl pressings
Encore (Fiedler's Greatest Hits)
by Arthur Fiedler · 1971
24 pressings7 countriesContemporaryEasy ListeningThemeRomantic
Encore (Fiedler's Greatest Hits) 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 Encore (Fiedler's Greatest Hits)
12 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 7 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-5005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLP 80187side A label
POLP 80188side B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-5005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BOMC-20-5613-ASSide A runout
BOMC-20-5613-BSSide B runout
POLP 80187Side A label
POLP 80188Side B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-5005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STERLINGA & B Stamped
X T I POLP - 80187 - 5B BA-Side Etched
T I POLP 80188 - 2 LH DB-Side Etched
(POLP 80187)A-Side Label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391-004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2391004 A//1∇420Side A runout, stamped
2391004 B//1∇420Side B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Polydor 2391004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Polydor 24-5005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2391 004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2391 004First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Peru | Polydor 2391 004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Spain | Polydor 23 91 004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Polydor 2391 004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Polydor 2391-004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Polydor 24-5005LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1971 | US | Polydor 24-5005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Polydor 24-5005LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1971 | US | Polydor 24-5005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Polydor 24-5005LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1971 | US | Polydor 24-5005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Polydor 24-5005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Summit SG 003LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Stereo |
| ? | US | Polydor 24-5005LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Polydor 24-5005LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Love Theme From "Romeo And Juliet"4:06
- A2Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head3:04
- A3Theme From "Midnight Cowboy"3:21
- A4Do You Know The Way To San Jose?3:21
- A5Hava Nagila2:22
- A6Aquarius2:52
- B1Danza Final From "Estancia" (Malambo)3:48
- B2Blue Danube Waltz8:30
- Richard Rodgers' Waltzes
- B4The Stars And Stripes Forever3:28
- B5Sabre Dance2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Encore (Fiedler's Greatest Hits) are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Encore (Fiedler's Greatest Hits) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1979.
When was Encore (Fiedler's Greatest Hits) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 24-5005.
How do I tell if my copy of Encore (Fiedler's Greatest Hits) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 24-5005, 2391 004, 2391-004, 2391004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 24-5005A-1D STERLING 22 and 24-5005B-1D STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Encore (Fiedler's Greatest Hits) 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.