Germany
September 1965- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 84022Polydor 84 022
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Bert Kaempfert & His OrchestraLove Letters
Vinyl pressings
Love Letters
by Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra · 1965
12 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Love Letters was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Love Letters
9 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 022Polydor 84 022
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Made in Germany Ⓟ 1965 G5 ◇W 184021 A 184022 ASide A Stamped
Made in Germany Ⓟ 1965 G5 ◇W 184021 B 184022 BSide B Stamped
Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 84 022Polydor 184 022
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
℗1965 65 ◊W ("A" aligned 90° off) 184021 A 184022 A Made in GermanyRunout Side A Stamped
℗1965 A ("0" aligned 90° off) 65 ◊W 184021 A 184022 B Made in GermanyRunout Side B Stamped
Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 84 022Polydor 184 022
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
℗1965 T 65 ◊W 184021 A 184022 A Made in GermanySide A runout, stamped - "T" at 90° angle
℗1965 5 65 ◊W [Crossed-out char] W 184021 B 184022 BSide B runout, stamped - "W" at 90° angle
- 184 022 ASide A label
- 184 022 BSide B label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 84 021
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
℗ 1965 65 ⟡ W 84021 A - 1Side A Stamped
℗ 1965 65 ⟡ W 84021 B - 1Side B Stamped
84021ASide A Label
84021BSide B Label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184021
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
℗ 1965 65 ⟡ W 84021 A - 1Side A Stamped
℗ 1965 65 ⟡ W 84021 B - 1Side B Stamped
84021ASide A Label
84021BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Austria | Polydor 184022 / Polydor 184 022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 184 022 / Polydor 84 022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 84 022 / Polydor 184 022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 84 022 / Polydor 184 022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Polydor LPHM84022First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Spain | Polydor 184 022 / Polydor 184 022 SLPLMFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Polydor 84 021First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Polydor 184021First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 84022 / Polydor 84 022First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Spain | Pergola 50152LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Polydor 184 022LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Polydor 658 090LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Moon Over Naples
- A2Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella (On A Rainy Day)
- A3The Moon Is Making Eyes
- A4Take My Heart
- A5A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
- A6Rainbow Melody
- B1You You You
- B2Nothing's New
- B3If I Give My Heart To You
- B4Rose Of Washington Square
- B5Let's Go Home
- B6The White Cliffs Of Dover (There'll Be Bluebirds Over)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Letters are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Love Letters are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1965 and 1968.
When was Love Letters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Germany, UK, Austria, New Zealand and more. One of them is Polydor 84022, released September 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Letters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 84022, 184 022, 84 022, 84 021) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Letters 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.
