Germany
1957- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 46 037 LPHMPolydor 46037 LPHM
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
4 6 0 3 7 A B 7 0 33 299 S Made in GermanyRunout A Side
4 6 0 3 7 B B 7 0 33 300 S Made in GermanyRunout B Side
Caterina ValentePlenty Valente! Singin' And Swingin'
Vinyl pressings
Plenty Valente! Singin' And Swingin'
by Caterina Valente · 1957
11 pressings7 countriesBig BandVocalSwingJazz
Plenty Valente! Singin' And Swingin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Plenty Valente! Singin' And Swingin'
6 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Germany
1957- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 46 037 LPHMPolydor 46037 LPHM
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
4 6 0 3 7 A B 7 0 33 299 S Made in GermanyRunout A Side
4 6 0 3 7 B B 7 0 33 300 S Made in GermanyRunout B Side
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8440
- Format
- LP, Mono · Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
MG5294T2 1PSide 1, stamped
MG5295T2 1P 2Side 2, stamped
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8440
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
France
1957- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 46 037
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Japan
1957- Label and catalog number
- Polydor LPPM-26
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | France | Polydor 46 037First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Polydor 46 037 LPHM / Polydor 46037 LPHMFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Polydor 46 037 LPHM / Polydor 46037 LPHMFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Japan | Polydor LPPM-26First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8440First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8440First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Spain | Polydor 46 037 LPHM / Polydor 46037LPHMLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 8440LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Europe | Polydor 065 104-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2002 | Europe | Polydor 065 104-1 / Festival Records FCL 5143LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Polydor LPG 46037LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Poinciana3:12
- A2Take Me In Your Arms2:48
- A3Moonlight In Vermont3:38
- A4In The Still Of The Night2:49
- A5Out Of Nowhere2:19
- A6Someday Sweetheart2:17
- B1Flamingo2:34
- B2I'm In The Market For You2:49
- B3Alone Together2:17
- B4Nocturne For The Blues3:26
- B5Where Or When3:11
- B6When You Walked Out2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Plenty Valente! Singin' And Swingin' are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Plenty Valente! Singin' And Swingin' are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 2002.
When was Plenty Valente! Singin' And Swingin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in Germany, US, France, Japan. One of them is Polydor 46 037 LPHM.
How do I tell if my copy of Plenty Valente! Singin' And Swingin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 46 037 LPHM, DL 8440, 46 037, LPPM-26) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4 6 0 3 7 A B 7 0 33 299 S Made in Germany and 4 6 0 3 7 B B 7 0 33 300 S Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Plenty Valente! Singin' And Swingin' 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.
