US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4750
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7 10384 4 2Side A
7 10385 3 2Side B
Bert KaempfertA Man Could Get Killed: Original Motion Picture Score
Vinyl pressings
A Man Could Get Killed: Original Motion Picture Score
by Bert Kaempfert · 1966
14 pressings6 countriesScoreStage & Screen
A Man Could Get Killed was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 A Man Could Get Killed
13 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74750
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 10384 3 2 IRunout side A
7 10385 3 2 IIIRunout side B
7-10384Label side A
7-10385◆Label side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4750
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG10384T4 2 /Side A / stamped [except /]
MG10385T4 2 I ISide B / stamped [except I I]
MG 10384Side A label matrix
MG 10385❖Side B label matrix
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4750
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG10384T5 ISide A / stamped
MG10385T2 ISide B / stamped
MG 10384Side A label matrix
MG 10385Side B label matrix
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4750
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG10384T5Side A / stamped
MG10385T1Side B / stamped
MG 10384Side A label matrix
MG 10385Side B label matrix
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4750
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
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.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Festival Records SDL - 931,948First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Australia | Festival Records DL -31,948First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Decca DL 74750First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Decca DL 4750First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca SLK 86 012-PFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8651First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick STA 8651First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 4750First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 74750First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 4750First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 4750First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 4750First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 4750First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Brazil | Decca DL-12063LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Main Title3:06
- A2Explosive Welcome / Bi-Naveled / Key Note3:00
- A3Beddy Bye3:10
- A4Beddoes Shadows2:18
- A5Clues Dropper / A Tape Sandwich / Rude Awakening3:23
- A6Noted Arrival2:27
- B1Taking De-Tour2:43
- B2Sale Fish2:21
- B3Down To The Docks / A Deadly Game4:03
- B4Foiled In Oil2:57
- B5Handy Brandy / Hail The Azalea3:32
- B6No A Go Go (End Title)2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Man Could Get Killed are there?
14 vinyl pressings of A Man Could Get Killed are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was A Man Could Get Killed first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca DL 4750.
How do I tell if my copy of A Man Could Get Killed is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 4750, DL 74750, LAT 8651, STA 8651) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 10384 4 2 and 7 10385 3 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Man Could Get Killed 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.
