UK
January 1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10833
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRX.22491
DRX.22490
David WhitfieldThe Adoration Waltz
Vinyl pressings
The Adoration Waltz
by David Whitfield · 1957
11 pressings5 countriesVocalPop
The Adoration Waltz was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 The Adoration Waltz
7 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
UK
January 1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10833
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRX.22491
DRX.22490
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 10833
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-22431-T1-1C NH 1Runout side A - stamped
DRF-22490-T1-1C KH 1Runout side B - stamped
DRX.22491Label Side A, Inverted
DRX.22490Label Side B, Inverted
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 10833
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong
- Runout / matrix
DRX.22491Side A Runout
DRX.22490Side B Runout
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-1718
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DRF-22490A Side Label
DRF-22491B Side Label
Canada
January 1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-L. 1718
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.132First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Decca 45-F 10833First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Decca 45-F 10833First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | London Records 45-1718First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | London Records 45-L. 1718First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Decca F.10833First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Decca F.10833First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records L. 1718Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | London Records L. 1718Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | China | London Records L.1718Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca F.10833Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Adoration Waltz2:21
- BIf I Lost You2:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Adoration Waltz are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Adoration Waltz are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Adoration Waltz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK, US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Decca F.10833, released January 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of The Adoration Waltz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.10833, 45-F 10833, 45-1718, 45-L. 1718) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRX.22491 and DRX.22490. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Adoration Waltz 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.