UK
March 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10271
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR 18691-1. BK N -Stamped Runout, Side A
DR 18692-1 M N -Stamped Runout, Side B
Frank Weir And His Saxophone With His Chorus And OrchestraFrom Your Lips / The Happy Wanderer
Vinyl pressings
From Your Lips / The Happy Wanderer
by Frank Weir And His Saxophone With His Chorus And Orchestra · 1954
18 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
From Your Lips / The Happy Wanderer was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 From Your Lips / The Happy Wanderer
14 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 5 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
March 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10271
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
UK
October 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca F-45 10271
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Single
US
April 1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-1448
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-18692Label A
DRF-18691Label B
US
October 1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-1448
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
DRF 18691-2 CU H 1Side A runout
DRF 18692-2 CC H 2Side B runout
DRF.18691Side A label
DRF.18692Side B label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records 1448
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR 18691 1D ISide A Runout
DR 18692-1 I NSide B Runout
DR-18691Side A Label
DR-18692Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | London Records 1448First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | London Records 45-1448First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | Canada | London Records 1448First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Decca M 33730First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | London Records 1448First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | London Records 1448First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | London Records 1448First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Australia | Decca Y6590First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Australia | Decca Y6590First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Decca F.10271First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | UK | Decca F.10271First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | London Records 45-1448First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | UK | Decca F-45 10271First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1954 | US | London Records 45-1448First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Decca Y.6590Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca F.10271Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Decca F.10271Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | London Records 45 LON 110077", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AFrom Your Lips
- BThe Happy Wanderer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of From Your Lips / The Happy Wanderer are there?
18 vinyl pressings of From Your Lips / The Happy Wanderer are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was From Your Lips / The Happy Wanderer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca F.10271, released March 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of From Your Lips / The Happy Wanderer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.10271, F-45 10271, 45-1448, 1448) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR 18691-1. BK N - and DR 18692-1 M N -. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is From Your Lips / The Happy Wanderer 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.