France
1962- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 46 125
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
LPL 1890label, side A
LPL 1891label, side B
Don ByasAmoureusement Votre... ("The Big Sound")
Vinyl pressings
Amoureusement Votre... ("The Big Sound")
by Don Byas · 1962
12 pressings5 countriesJazz
Amoureusement Votre... ("The Big 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 Amoureusement Votre... ("The Big Sound")
7 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.
France
1962- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 237 903
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LPL 444 1YLabel, side A
LPL 444 2YLabel, side B
Germany
August 1962- Label and catalog number
- Polydor LPHM 46 387
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2 H2 - K E 237587 ASide A
H2 - K F 237 587 BSide B
Germany
August 1962- Label and catalog number
- Polydor SLPHM 237 587
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
H2 - K B 237587 A Made in GermanySide A
H2 - K B 237587 B Made in GermanySide B
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Apex Francais ALF-1548
- Format
- LP, Mono
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Apex Francais ALF-71548
- Format
- LP, Stereo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Apex Francais ALF-1548First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Apex Francais ALF-71548First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | Chile | Polydor 237 587First yearLP | LP |
| 1962 | France | Polydor 46 125First yearLP | LP |
| 1962 | France | Polydor 237 903First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Germany | Polydor LPHM 46 387First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Polydor SLPHM 237 587First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Battle BM 6121LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Battle BS 96121LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Polydor 2445 033LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Polydor 2446 012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Triumph Records 240019LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Autumn In New-York4:10
- A2I Remember Clifford4:15
- A3Misty (Moins Que Rien)3:04
- A4Portrait Of Jennie (Portrait De Jennie)2:19
- A5The Way You Look To Night (Tel Que Je Vous Vois Ce Soir)3:53
- A6Laura4:30
- B1April In Paris (Avril à Paris)3:32
- B2Don't Blame Me3:32
- B3Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (Fumée Aux Yeux)2:59
- B4Moonlight In Vermont (La Ville Endormie)3:40
- B5Round About Midnight4:20
- B6My Funny Valentine (La Saint Vaurien)4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Amoureusement Votre... ("The Big Sound") are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Amoureusement Votre... ("The Big Sound") are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 1980.
When was Amoureusement Votre... ("The Big Sound") first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in France, Germany, Canada, Chile. One of them is Polydor 46 125.
How do I tell if my copy of Amoureusement Votre... ("The Big Sound") is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 46 125, 237 903, LPHM 46 387, SLPHM 237 587) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LPL 1890 and LPL 1891. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Amoureusement Votre... ("The Big 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.