US
September 1946- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records BD-31
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
Frank De Vol And His OrchestraMemory Waltzes
Vinyl pressings
Memory Waltzes
by Frank De Vol And His Orchestra · 1946
12 pressings4 countriesBig BandMusic HallEasy ListeningLight Music
Memory Waltzes was first pressed on vinyl in 1946. 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 Memory Waltzes
1 pressing came out in 1946, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | US | Capitol Records BD-31First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | Capitol Records BD-31Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records H-2010 / Capitol Records H2010LP, 10", Album, Reissue | LP, 10", Album, Reissue |
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records ADF 2010 / Capitol Records ADF-20107", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records H-2010 / Capitol Records H2010LP, 10", Reissue | LP, 10", Reissue |
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records H-2010 / Capitol Records H2010LP, 10", Reissue | LP, 10", Reissue |
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records ADF-20107", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | New Zealand | World Record Club EZ 1015 / World Record Club EZ.1015LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1960 | Australia | World Record Club XE 1112 / World Record Club XE - 1112LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records EBF 20107", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| ? | New Zealand | Capitol Records H201010", Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | 10", Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T 588LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
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- BJeannine, I Dream Of Lilac Time
- CParlez Moi D'Amour
- DIn A Little Spanish Town
- EWonderful One
- FThree O'Clock In The Morning
- GShadow Waltz
- HOne Night Of Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Memory Waltzes are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Memory Waltzes are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1946 and 1960.
When was Memory Waltzes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1946, in US. One of them is Capitol Records BD-31, released September 1946.
How do I tell if my copy of Memory Waltzes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BD-31) 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 Memory Waltzes 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.