Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 309
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1969 H9 ◇Z C 00 184309 S1Runout, side A
1 ℗ 1969 H9 ◇Z C 00 184309 S2Runout, side B
Bert Kaempfert & His OrchestraTraces Of Love
Vinyl pressings
Traces Of Love
by Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra · 1969
12 pressings9 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Traces Of Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Traces Of Love
6 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 309
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
184309 A✳1 420 11 01Stamped Runout Side 1
184309 B ∇ 1 420 1 6Stamped Runout Side 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75140
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 12108. 6 2A-side
7 12109. 6 2B-side
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75140
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-12108-1S I+ A1Side A Runout, Stamped
7 12109-1S I+ D2Side B Runout, Stamped
7-12108Side A Label
7-12109Side B Label
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75140
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 309
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Decca DL 75140First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 184 309First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Italy | Polydor 184 309First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Polydor 184 309First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Decca DL 75140First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Decca DL 75140First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Polydor 1184309LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Spain | Polydor 11 84 309LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | Polydor MP 2072LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Pergola 32722 / Universal 3272210", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Polydor 184 309 / Polydor 184309LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 75140LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Traces2:55
- A2Games People Play2:50
- A3Only A Fool3:08
- A4The Way It Used To Be3:15
- A5Are We Becoming Strangers2:30
- A6I've Gotta Be Me3:11
- B1Here's My Life3:23
- B2I Love How You Love Me2:35
- B3Send Me Home3:02
- B4Love Me Happy2:50
- B5You're Worth It All3:03
- B6Time3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Traces Of Love are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Traces Of Love are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1969 and 1972.
When was Traces Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 184 309.
How do I tell if my copy of Traces Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 184 309, DL 75140) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ℗ 1969 H9 ◇Z C 00 184309 S1 and 1 ℗ 1969 H9 ◇Z C 00 184309 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Traces Of Love 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.
