Germany
October 1967- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 091
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1967 H7 ◇K 184091 A Made in Germany DRunout, side A
3 ℗ 1967 H7 ◇K 184091 B Made in Germany HRunout, side B
Vinyl pressings
The World We Knew
by Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra · 1967
16 pressings9 countriesEasy ListeningSwingJazzPop
The World We Knew was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 We Knew
10 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 6 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 091
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4925
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74925
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74925
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · back sleeve variation
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4925
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG11098T4 2Side A Runout, stamped
MG11099T3 2Side B Runout, stamped
MG 11098Side A Label
MG 11099◆Side B Label
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Decca DL 74925First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Decca DL 4925First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Polydor 184 091First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Spain | Polydor 184 091First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Polydor 184 091First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 4925First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 74925First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 74925First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 4925First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Polydor 184 091First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 24 86 249LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Polydor 27148LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Polydor 658.042 / Polydor 658042 GULP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca DL 74925LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 74925LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Polydor 7101 - CompLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The World We Knew3:25
- A2Rain3:03
- A3Moonlight Serenade4:24
- A4I Can't Help Remembering You3:13
- A5You Are My Sunshine2:21
- B1Lover2:48
- B2Vat 962:57
- B3Serenade In Blue2:33
- B4Talk2:10
- B5Lonesome3:17
- B6Stay With The Happy People3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The World We Knew are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The World We Knew are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1967 and 1982.
When was The World We Knew first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 184 091, released October 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of The World We Knew is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 184 091, DL 4925, DL 74925) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ℗ 1967 H7 ◇K 184091 A Made in Germany D and 3 ℗ 1967 H7 ◇K 184091 B Made in Germany H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The World We Knew 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.
