Italy
April 1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Italiana 45N 0666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2E8VW-3888Label side A
2E8VW-3889Label side B
David Terry And His OrchestraMarch From The River Kwai / Colonel Bogey
Vinyl pressings
March From The River Kwai / Colonel Bogey
by David Terry And His Orchestra · 1958
12 pressings3 countriesThemeBalladPopStage & Screen
March From The River Kwai was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 March From The River Kwai
9 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
Italy
April 1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Italiana 45N 0666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2E8VW3888- 1S2AIEtched into runout area side A
2E8VW3889- 2S2AIEtched into runout area side B
2E8VW-3888Side A, label
2E8VW-3889Side B, label
Italy
June 1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Italiana 45N 0666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2E8VW3888-Runout side A
2E8VW3889-Runout side A
2E8VW-3888Label side A
2E8VW-3889Label side B
Italy
June 1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Italiana 45N 0666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2E8VW3888- 1S2AIEtched into runout area side A
2E8VW3889- 2S2AIEtched into runout area side B
2E8VW-3888Side A, label
2E8VW-3889Side B, label
Italy
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Italiana 45N 0666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2E8VW-3888Label side A
2E8VW-3889Label side B
Italy
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Italiana 45N 0666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2E8VW3888- 1S2ARunout side A, etched
2E8VW3889- 2S2A6Runout side B, etched
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Germany | RCA EPA-9549 / RCA EPA 9549First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Germany | RCA EPA-9549First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Germany | RCA EPA-9549 / RCA EPA 9549First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Italy | RCA Italiana 45N 0666First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Italy | RCA Italiana 45N 0666First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Italy | RCA Italiana 45N 0666First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Italy | RCA Italiana 45N 0666First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Italy | RCA Italiana 45N 0666First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Italy | RCA Italiana 45N 0666First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor 1A-1556Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | RCA Italiana A25V 0666Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | RCA Italiana 45N 0666 / RCA Victor 45N 06667", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1March From The River Kwai
- A2Colonel Bogey
- BOn The Mall
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of March From The River Kwai are there?
12 vinyl pressings of March From The River Kwai are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was March From The River Kwai first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in Italy, Germany. One of them is RCA Italiana 45N 0666, released April 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of March From The River Kwai is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45N 0666, EPA-9549) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2E8VW-3888 and 2E8VW-3889. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is March From The River Kwai 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.