US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2556
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
L2 RP0720-2S C3 RRunout Side A
L2 RP0721-2S B2 RRunout Side B
Boston Pops OrchestraHearts In 3/4 Time
Vinyl pressings
Hearts In 3/4 Time
by Boston Pops Orchestra · 1961
10 pressings5 countriesClassicalClassical
Hearts In 3/4 Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Hearts In 3/4 Time
5 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2556RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2556
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
L2RY-0722Matrix side A
L2RY-0723Matrix side B
L2 RY0722-4S I A 1Runout stamped side A
L2 RY0723-1S I B 1Runout stamped side B
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2556
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2556
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Italy
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LM-2556RCA Red Seal LM 2556
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MKBP 1664 1S-1A 1Side A, runout, etched
MKBP 1665 1S-1A 1Side B, runout, etched
MKBP 1664Side A, label
MKBP 1665Side B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2556First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2556First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Italy | RCA Red Seal LM-2556 / RCA Red Seal LM 2556First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2556First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2556 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2556First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | RCA ANL1-1440LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA ANL1-1440LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | RCA ANL1-1440LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | RCA Vik VKL1 7423 / RCA Vik VKLI 7423LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2556 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2556LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Two Hearts In Three-Quarter Time1:41
- A2Danube Waves7:07
- A3Girls Of Baden4:45
- A4Swanilda's Waltz2:06
- A5Gold And Silver Waltz6:05
- B1L'estudiantina Waltz6:00
- B2Valse Bluette2:10
- B3Waltz Scene5:11
- B4Waltzes: Lover; Falling In Love With Love; Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'; It's A Grand Night For Singing6:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hearts In 3/4 Time are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hearts In 3/4 Time are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1977.
When was Hearts In 3/4 Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada, Italy. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2556.
How do I tell if my copy of Hearts In 3/4 Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-2556, LSC-2556) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L2 RP0720-2S C3 R and L2 RP0721-2S B2 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hearts In 3/4 Time 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.
