US
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44194
- Format
- LP
Frank Chacksfield And His Orchestra And ChorusThe Glory That Was Gershwin
Vinyl pressings
The Glory That Was Gershwin
by Frank Chacksfield And His Orchestra And Chorus · 1973
12 pressings9 countriesBig BandEasy ListeningMusicalJazz
The Glory That Was Gershwin was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Glory That Was Gershwin
6 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records SW 95146
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP. 44194 DJ
- Format
- LP, Promo
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4287Decca PFS. 4287
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-12330-1LSide 1 runout - stamped
ZAL-12331-1LSide 2 runout - stamped
†ZAL.12330†Side 1 label
†ZAL.12331†Side 2 label
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44194
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Venezuela
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44194
- 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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | London Records SP 44194First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Decca PFS 4287 / Decca PFS. 4287First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | London Records SP 44194First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | US | London Records SP. 44194 DJFirst yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | London Records SW 95146First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Venezuela | London Records SP 44194First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Decca PFS 4287LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Mexico | London Records SP 44194LP | LP |
| 1975 | Greece | Decca PFS 4287LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Decca PFS 4287LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-03818 / World Record Club R. 03818LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1979 | Australia | World Record Club R-03818 / World Record Club R. 03818LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- Porgy And Bess
- A2The Man I Love3:31
- A3Embraceable You2:40
- A4Rhapsody In Blue (Abridged)11:40
- B1Fascinating Rhythm2:37
- B2But Not For Me2:27
- Strike Up The Band (With Marches)
- B4Liza2:48
- Suite From Porgy And Bess
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Glory That Was Gershwin are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Glory That Was Gershwin are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 1979.
When was The Glory That Was Gershwin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Canada, Venezuela. One of them is London Records SP 44194.
How do I tell if my copy of The Glory That Was Gershwin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 44194, SW 95146, SP. 44194 DJ, PFS 4287) 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 The Glory That Was Gershwin 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.