UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.10647
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E3-VB-2072-1A GA 2Side A stamped
E3-VB-2424-1A GH 2Side B stamped
E3VB-2072 78Label Side A
E3VB-2424 78Label Side B
Eartha KittLovin' Spree / Under The Bridges Of Paris
Vinyl pressings
Lovin' Spree / Under The Bridges Of Paris
by Eartha Kitt · 1954
12 pressings6 countriesVocalJazzPop
Lovin' Spree was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Lovin' Spree
9 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 5 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7M191
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
7X AV 1071 - 1NSide A - runout
7X AV 1090 - 1NSide B - runout
UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B. 10647
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E3-VB-2072-1A R 1Stamped Side A
E3-VB-2424-1A R 1Stamped Side B
E3VB-2072Label Side A
E3VB-2424Label Side B
UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.10647
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E3VB-2072Label Side A
E3VB-2424Label Side B
E3-VB-2072-1A 1 GA Side
E3-VB-2424-1A 1 MB Side
Denmark
1954- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B10647
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E3-VB-2072-1ASide A stamped
E3-VB-2424-1ASide B stamped
E3VB-2072 78Label Side A
E3VB-2424 78Label Side B
Denmark
1954- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B 10647
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E3-VB-2072-1ARunout side A
E3-VB-2424-1ARunout side B
E3-VB-2072Label side A
E3-VB-2424Label side B
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.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Denmark | His Master's Voice B10647First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Denmark | His Master's Voice B 10647First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Germany | His Master's Voice 7 MW 115First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | India | His Master's Voice B.10647First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Ireland | His Master's Voice I.P.967First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | His Master's Voice B.10647First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | His Master's Voice 7M191First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | UK | His Master's Voice B. 10647First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | His Master's Voice B.10647First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | His Master's Voice B. 10647Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1955 | UK | His Master's Voice B. 10647Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Norway | His Master's Voice A. L. 3472Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALovin' Spree
- BUnder The Bridges Of Paris
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lovin' Spree are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Lovin' Spree are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1954 and 1955.
When was Lovin' Spree first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in UK, Denmark, Germany, India and more. One of them is His Master's Voice B.10647.
How do I tell if my copy of Lovin' Spree is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B.10647, 7M191, B. 10647, B10647) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E3-VB-2072-1A GA 2 and E3-VB-2424-1A GH 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lovin' Spree 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.
