US
1950- Label and catalog number
- London Records LPS 269
- Format
- 10", LP · Microgroove
- Runout / matrix
DRL 463-3BA-side runout
DRL 454-2AB-side runout
DRL.463A-side label
DRL.464B-side label
Charlie KunzPiano Medley No. 1
Vinyl pressings
Piano Medley No. 1
by Charlie Kunz · 1950
13 pressings8 countriesClassical
Piano Medley No. 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 Piano Medley No. 1
3 pressings came out in 1950, the album's first year, in 2 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
1950- Label and catalog number
- London Records LB.261
- Format
- 10", LP
UK
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca LF 1026
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA DRL 463-1B BU CT ̶1̶3Side A runout
DRL 464-1B H CT 1Side B runout
DRL.463Side A label
DRL.464Side B label
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | UK | Decca LF 1026First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1950 | US | London Records LPS 269First year10", LP | 10", LP |
| 1950 | US | London Records LB.261First year10", LP | 10", LP |
| 1953 | UK | Decca LF 1026 / Decca LF.1026LP, 10", Album, Repress | LP, 10", Album, Repress |
| 1953 | UK | Decca LF.1026 / Decca LF 1026LP, 10", Album, Repress | LP, 10", Album, Repress |
| 1956 | Germany | Decca LF 102610", LP | 10", LP |
| 1956 | New Zealand | Decca LFM 1026 / Decca LFM.102610", LP | 10", LP |
| 1956 | UK | Decca LF.1026LP, 10", Album, Repress | LP, 10", Album, Repress |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Decca LF 1026LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca LFA 102610", LP | 10", LP |
| ? | Canada | London Records LPB 261LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | France | Decca LF 102610", LP | 10", LP |
| ? | South Africa | Decca LF.102610", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Bonnie Banks Of Loch Lomond
- A2Comin' Thro' The Rye
- A3Annie Laurie
- A4Auld Lang Syne
- A5Vilia
- A6Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- A7Charmaine
- A8Sally
- A9Diane
- A10Sleepy Time Gal
- A11Chloe
- A12Margie
- A13Let Me Remember
- A14Salut St. Marie
- A15How Can I Prove That I Love You
- B1I Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore
- B2The Wedding Of Lilli Marlene
- B3Careless Hands
- B4"A" You're Adorable
- B5The "Harry Lime" Theme
- B6Dear Hearts And Gentle People
- B7Confidentially
- B8Hop Scotch Polka
- B9My Thanks To You
- B10Marta
- B11Out Of A Clear Blue Sky
- B12The Old Piano Roll Blues
- B13(If I Knew You Were Comin') I'd've Baked A Cake
- B14Choo'n Gum
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Medley No. 1 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Piano Medley No. 1 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1950 and 1960.
When was Piano Medley No. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in US, UK. One of them is London Records LPS 269.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Medley No. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPS 269, LB.261, LF 1026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRL 463-3B and DRL 454-2A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Medley No. 1 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.