US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74273
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 8376 3Alt runout Side 1
7 8377 3Alt Runout Side 2
7-8376
7-8377
Bert Kaempfert & His OrchestraAfrikaan Beat And Other Favorites
Vinyl pressings
Afrikaan Beat And Other Favorites
by Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra · 1962
14 pressings3 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Afrikaan Beat And Other Favorites was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Afrikaan Beat And Other Favorites
7 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 2 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4273
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74273
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 8376 1Runout Groove Stamp
7 8377 1Runout Groove Stamp
7-8376A side centre label
7-8377B side centre label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4273
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74273
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74273
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Decca DL 74273First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Decca DL 74273First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Decca DL 4273First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Decca DL 74273First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Decca DL 4273First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Decca DL 74273First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Decca DL 4273First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | Decca DL 4273LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Polydor SPH 37556 / Columbia Record Club SPH 37556LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1967 | Germany | Polydor SPH 37556 / Columbia Record Club SPH 37556LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1967 | US | Polydor SPH 37556 / Columbia Record Club SPH 37556LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1967 | US | Polydor LPH 46356 / Columbia Record Club LPH 46356LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Polydor LPH 46356 / Columbia Record Club LPH 46356LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Decca DL 74273LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Afrikaan Beat
- A2Dancing In The Dark2:34
- A3Moonglow3:10
- A4Where Flamingos Fly3:15
- A5Stardust3:30
- A6Pony Violins2:52
- B1Solitude3:11
- B2Cherokee (Indian Love Call)3:42
- B3Trumpet In The Night3:37
- B4Where Or When2:57
- B5Bert's Tune3:40
- B6Just As Much As Ever3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Afrikaan Beat And Other Favorites are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Afrikaan Beat And Other Favorites are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1962 and 1967.
When was Afrikaan Beat And Other Favorites first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 74273.
How do I tell if my copy of Afrikaan Beat And Other Favorites is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 74273, DL 4273) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 8376 3 and 7 8377 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Afrikaan Beat And Other Favorites 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.
