UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLS 68159
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Burt BacharachPortrait In Music, Vol. II
Vinyl pressings
Portrait In Music, Vol. II
by Burt Bacharach · 1973
13 pressings11 countriesEasy ListeningSoundtrackJazzPop
Portrait In Music, Vol. II was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Portrait In Music, Vol. II
9 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 35271
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLS 68159
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 86 793 IT
- Format
- LP, Compilation
India
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLS 68159
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMLS 68159A-2△6Side 1
AMLS 68159B-2△6Side 2
Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SLAM 68159
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | A&M Records L 35271First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Brazil | A&M Records AMLS 68159First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | A&M Records 86 793 ITFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | India | A&M Records AMLS 68159First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | A&M Records SLAM 68159First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Netherlands | A&M Records 86 793 ITFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Scandinavia | A&M Records AMLS 68 159First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 68159First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Venezuela | A&M Records LPS-88.132First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | New Zealand | A&M Records L 35271LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Spain | A&M Records 86 793 I / A&M Records 86.793 - ILP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Venezuela | A&M Records AMS-5032LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | A&M Records SLAM 68159LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Come Touch The Sun2:27
- A2The Windows Of The World2:30
- A3April Fools3:39
- A4Freefall3:04
- A5The Old Fun City (N. Y. Sequence)4:00
- A6Pacific Coast Highway3:20
- A7Not Goin' Home Anymore3:25
- B1She's Gone Away3:03
- B2Are You There (With Another Girl)2:50
- B3Bond Street2:02
- B4Message To Michael3:20
- B5Knowing When To Leave2:46
- B6Nikki2:25
- B7And The People Were With Her (Suite For Orchestra)5:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Portrait In Music, Vol. II are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Portrait In Music, Vol. II are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1973 and 1978.
When was Portrait In Music, Vol. II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Australia, Brazil, Germany and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLS 68159.
How do I tell if my copy of Portrait In Music, Vol. II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLS 68159, L 35271, 86 793 IT, SLAM 68159) 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 Portrait In Music, Vol. II 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.
