US
1962- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E4004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
David Rose & His Orchestra21 Channel Sound
Vinyl pressings
21 Channel Sound
by David Rose & His Orchestra · 1962
10 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
21 Channel Sound was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 21 Channel Sound
8 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE4004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SE-4004 S1 Block S[logo] 61-ST-462Side A runout stamped & etched
3 SE-4004 S2 Block S[logo] 61-ST-463Side B runout stamped & etched
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE4004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE4004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SE-4004 5 S̶2̶ S1 [Block "S"] 61-ST-462Side A runout
SE-4004 S2 [Block "S"] 8 61-ST-463Side B runout
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM C 901
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM CS 6057MGM Records MGM-CS-6057
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
61 ST 462-1 R 1Side A runout
61 ST 463-1 A 1Side B runout
61-ST-462Side A label
61-ST-463Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Japan | MGM Records YS-5060First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Spain | MGM Records HT 051-03First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | MGM Records MGM C 901First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | MGM Records MGM CS 6057 / MGM Records MGM-CS-6057First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | MGM Records E4004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | MGM Records SE4004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | MGM Records SE4004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | MGM Records SE4004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | MGM Records LP-30.010LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Venezuela | Vene Vox SE-4004 / MGM Records SE4004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Kiss Of Fire2:20
- A2In A Sentimental Mood2:30
- A3Love2:20
- A4You Stepped Out Of A Dream2:20
- A5Ebb Tide2:00
- A6Caravan2:00
- B1Blue Prelude2:20
- B2Misty2:45
- B3Flamingo2:30
- B4Main Title From "The Man With The Golden Arm"2:05
- B5Shangri-La2:35
- B6All The Things You Are4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 21 Channel Sound are there?
10 vinyl pressings of 21 Channel Sound are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was 21 Channel Sound first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Japan, Spain. One of them is MGM Records E4004.
How do I tell if my copy of 21 Channel Sound is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E4004, SE4004, MGM C 901, MGM CS 6057) 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 21 Channel Sound 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.
