US
1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E3946OCMGM Records E 3946
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
61-MG-560-3 E3940 S1 [ankh symbol]side A runout etched
61-MG-561-2 E-3946 S2 1 [ankh symbol]side B runout etched
David MerrickCarnival (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
Vinyl pressings
Carnival (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
by David Merrick · 1961
12 pressings5 countriesMusicalStage & Screen
Carnival 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 Carnival
5 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E 3946OCMGM Records E 3946 OC
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE3946OCMGM Records E3946OC
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE3946OC
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
61-ST-360-3side A runout etched
61-ST-361-5
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE3946OCMGM Records E3946OC
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | MGM Records SE3946OC / MGM Records E3946OCFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records E3946OC / MGM Records E 3946First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records E 3946OC / MGM Records E 3946 OCFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records SE3946OC / MGM Records E3946OCFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records SE3946OCFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Australia | MGM Records MGM 02-7582LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Australia | MGM Records MGM S02-7582LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | New Zealand | MGM Records MGM-MC 6111 / MGM Records MGM-MC.6111LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | New Zealand | MGM Records MGM-MCS 5014 / MGM Records MGM-MCS.5014LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | MGM Records MGM-C-918LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | MGM Records SE 3946OC / MGM Records SE 3946 OCLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | MGM Records SE 3946OC / MGM Records SE3946OCLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1"Opening - Direct From Vienna"3:35
- A2Mira (Can You Imagine That?)2:58
- A3The Sword, The Rose And The Cape2:12
- A4Very Nice Man2:00
- A5I've Got To Find A Reason1:38
- A6Yes, My Heart2:50
- A7Humming3:55
- A8Theme From "Carnival" (Love Makes The World Go 'Round)1:47
- B1Grand Imperial Cirque De Paris2:20
- B2Her Face2:08
- B3Yum, Ticky, Ticky, Tum, Tum - The Rich3:01
- B4Beautiful Candy2:32
- B5Ev'rybody Likes You2:13
- B6I Hate Him; Her Face (Reprise)2:47
- B7It Was Always You; It Was Always You (Reprise)3:15
- B8She's My Love2:30
- B9Theme From "Carnival" (Finale)0:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carnival are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Carnival are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Carnival first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada. One of them is MGM Records E3946OC.
How do I tell if my copy of Carnival is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E3946OC, E 3946OC, SE3946OC) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 61-MG-560-3 E3940 S1 [ankh symbol] and 61-MG-561-2 E-3946 S2 1 [ankh symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carnival 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.