Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 334308
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Frank Chacksfield And His Orchestra And ChorusThe Incomparable Jerome Kern
Vinyl pressings
The Incomparable Jerome Kern
by Frank Chacksfield And His Orchestra And Chorus · 1974
11 pressings9 countriesVocalPop
The Incomparable Jerome Kern was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Incomparable Jerome Kern
7 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4308
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 13123-3WLabel, A-side Printed
ZAL 13124-1WLabel, B-side Printed
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca SP 44213London Records SP 44213
- Format
- LP
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44213
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4308
- Format
- LP, Stereo
New Zealand
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4308
- Format
- LP
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | London Records SP 44213First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Decca PFS 4308First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Decca PFS 334308First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Decca PFS 4308First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | UK | Decca PFS 4308First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | US | Decca SP 44213 / London Records SP 44213First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Venezuela | London Records SP 44213First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | Decca PFS 4308LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Spain | Decca PFS 4308LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-04180 / World Record Club R. 04180LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca PFS.4308 / Decca PFS 4308LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Last Time I Saw Paris2:54
- A2All The Things You Are3:26
- A3The Folks Who Live On The Hill3:51
- A4Look For The Silver Lining2:44
- A5She Didn't Say Yes3:18
- A6Smoke Gets In Your Eyes5:04
- B1I Won't Dance2:27
- B2Long Ago And Far Away4:05
- B3Who2:33
- B4Yesterdays2:49
- Showboat Medley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Incomparable Jerome Kern are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Incomparable Jerome Kern are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1977.
When was The Incomparable Jerome Kern first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Italy, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Decca PFS 334308.
How do I tell if my copy of The Incomparable Jerome Kern is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PFS 334308, PFS 4308, SP 44213) 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 Incomparable Jerome Kern 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.