UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4174Decca LK.4174
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-3240-1ARunout stamp side A
ARL-3241-3ARunout stamp side B
Frank Chacksfield & His OrchestraSouth Sea Island Magic
Vinyl pressings
South Sea Island Magic
by Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra · 1958
11 pressings6 countriesSpace-AgeEasy ListeningExoticaJazz
South Sea Island Magic was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 South Sea Island Magic
4 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 3 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4174Decca LK.4174
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-3240-1ASide 1 runout, stamped
ARL-3241-3ASide 1 runout, stamped
ARL.3240Side 1 label, inverted, in parentheses
ARL.3241Side 2 label, inverted, in parentheses
Australia
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca LKA 4174Decca LKA-4174
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-3240-1ARunout stamp side A
ARL-3241-3ARunout stamp side B
New Zealand
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca LKM 4174Decca LKM.4174
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL.3240Label A
ARL.3241Label B
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Australia | Decca LKA 4174 / Decca LKA-4174First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Decca LKM 4174 / Decca LKM.4174First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Decca LK 4174 / Decca LK.4174First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Decca LK 4174 / Decca LK.4174First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | UK | Eclipse ECS 2002LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca ECS 2002 / Eclipse ECS 2002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Spain | Decca ECS 2002 / Eclipse ECS 2002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records LL 1538LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Eclipse ECM 2002LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LL 1538LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LL 1538 / London Records LL.1538LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1South Sea Island Magic
- A2The Moon Of Manakoora
- A3Drifting And Dreaming
- A4Sweet Leilani
- A5Aloha Beloved
- A6Song Of The Islands
- A7On The Beach At Bali-Bali
- B1Blue Hawaii
- B2Blue Pacific Moonlight
- B3Good-Bye, Hawaii
- B4Moonlight And Shadows
- B5To You, Sweetheart
- B6A Little Rendezvous In Honolulu
- B7Aloha Oe
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of South Sea Island Magic are there?
11 vinyl pressings of South Sea Island Magic are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1958 and 1974.
When was South Sea Island Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Decca LK 4174.
How do I tell if my copy of South Sea Island Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LK 4174, LKA 4174, LKM 4174) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-3240-1A and ARL-3241-3A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is South Sea Island Magic 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.
