US
1970- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44158
- Format
- LP
Frank Chacksfield & His OrchestraChacksfield Plays Bacharach
Vinyl pressings
Chacksfield Plays Bacharach
by Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra · 1970
15 pressings13 countriesBig BandPop RockEasy ListeningJazz
Chacksfield Plays Bacharach was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Chacksfield Plays Bacharach
8 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44158
- Format
- LP, Promo
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4230
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44158
- Format
- LP
Colombia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Daro Internacional SP 44158
- Format
- LP
Costa Rica
1970- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 4008
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | London Records SP 44158First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | Colombia | Daro Internacional SP 44158First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | Costa Rica | London Records SP 4008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Italy | Decca PFS 334230First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | UK | Decca PFS 4230First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | London Records SP 44158First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | US | London Records SP 44158First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Uruguay | London Records SP-44158First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | France | Decca PFS 4.230 BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | London Records SLC-4544LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Argentina | London Records S4P 241LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Decca PFS 4230LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Venezuela | London Records SP 44158LP | LP |
| 1975 | Chile | London Records SLLC-38657LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | London Records SP 44158LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
- A2Alfie
- A3I'll Never Fall In Love Again
- A4This Guy's In Love With You
- A5Paper Maché
- A6Trains And Boats And Planes
- B1(They Long To Be) Close To You
- B2You'll Never Get To Heaven
- B3The Look Of Love
- B4To Wait For Love
- B5The Green Grass Starts To Grow
- B6Wives And Lovers
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chacksfield Plays Bacharach are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Chacksfield Plays Bacharach are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1970 and 1975.
When was Chacksfield Plays Bacharach first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Canada, Colombia and more. One of them is London Records SP 44158.
How do I tell if my copy of Chacksfield Plays Bacharach is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 44158, PFS 4230, SP 4008, PFS 334230) 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 Chacksfield Plays Bacharach 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.
