US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-3342
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KS-3. 3342A-1 [Stamped]BⅠ ⅠRunout etched side A
KS-3- 3342 B-1 [Stamped]Ⅰ AⅠRunout etched side B
KS 3 3342 ALabel side A
KS 3 3342 BLabel side B
David NadienHumoresque (And The World's Most Popular Violin Solos)
Vinyl pressings
Humoresque (And The World's Most Popular Violin Solos)
by David Nadien · 1963
13 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
Humoresque was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Humoresque
6 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year. 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1342
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-3342
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KS -3. 3342 A - 1Label side A
KS - 3 - 3342 B - 1Label side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-3342
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-3342
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1342
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
KL3 1342 ASide 1 [Stamped]
KL3 1342 BSide 2 [Stamped]
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Kapp Records KL-1342First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | Kapp Records KS-3342First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Kapp Records KL-1342First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Kapp Records KS-3342First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Kapp Records KS-3342First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Kapp Records KS-3342First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Germany & Switzerland | Sepia Records NCHVLP2000LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Kapp Records PK 6071LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Kapp Records PKS 6071LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Kapp Records KS 3342LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | MCA Records MCA-3342LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Kapp Records KS-3342LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Kapp Records KS-3342LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Humoresque3:24
- A2Meditation (From "Thais")4:10
- A3Traumerei2:38
- A4On Wings Of Song3:38
- A5Salut D'Amour2:28
- A6Minuet In G2:18
- B1Souvenir3:18
- B2Waltz In A2:33
- B3Ave Maria5:00
- B4Melody In F3:10
- B5Cavatina3:44
- B6Serenade3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Humoresque are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Humoresque are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 2013.
When was Humoresque first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Kapp Records KS-3342.
How do I tell if my copy of Humoresque is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KS-3342, KL-1342) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KS-3. 3342A-1 [Stamped]BⅠ Ⅰ and KS-3- 3342 B-1 [Stamped]Ⅰ AⅠ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Humoresque 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.