Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 198
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1972 E72 ◇ G B1 00 2310 198 =2 S1runout A, stamped
1 ℗ 1972 E72 ◇ G B1 00 2310 198 =2 S2runout B stamped
Vinyl pressings
6 Plus 6
by Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra · 1972
16 pressings10 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
6 Plus 6 was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 6 Plus 6
14 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 198
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1972 E72 ◇ G 00 2310 198 =2 S1 39runout A, stamped
1 ℗ 1972 E72 ◇ G 00 2310 198 =2 S2 39runout B stamped
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310-198Polydor 2310 198
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2310198 A=1 420 11 4Stamped, side A
2310198 B▽1 420 11 7Stamped, side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75322
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-13014 E-4 D TISide A runout
7-13015 E-5 D XTISide B runout
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75322
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 13014 E4 2Side A runout
7 13015 E4 2Side B runout
7-13014Side A label
7-13015♦Side B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75322
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | Polydor 2310198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Australia | Polydor 2310 198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Barbados | Polydor 2310 198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Decca DL 7-5322First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Decca DL 7-5322First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2310 198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2310 198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Italy | Polydor 2310 198 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2310 198 / Polydor 2310.198First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2310 198First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Polydor 2310-198 / Polydor 2310 198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Decca DL 75322First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Decca DL 75322 / Decca DL 7-5322LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | US | Decca DL 75322First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Decca DL 75322First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Never My Love2:36
- A2Dino's Melody2:41
- A3My Way3:55
- A4Petula's Song3:55
- A5A Tune For Tony2:25
- A6At The Rainbow's End2:43
- B1Stoney End2:59
- B2A Song For Satch3:02
- B3Theme From "Shaft"3:03
- B4All I Ever Need Is You2:54
- B5Melancholy Serenade2:04
- B6Tom's Tune4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 6 Plus 6 are there?
16 vinyl pressings of 6 Plus 6 are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was 6 Plus 6 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Polydor 2310 198.
How do I tell if my copy of 6 Plus 6 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310 198, 2310-198, DL 75322, 2310198) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ℗ 1972 E72 ◇ G B1 00 2310 198 =2 S1 and 1 ℗ 1972 E72 ◇ G B1 00 2310 198 =2 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 6 Plus 6 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.
