US
1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E3051
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
E3051 S1Runout stamp side A
E3051 S2Runout stamp side B
Fred AstaireThe Band Wagon
Vinyl pressings
The Band Wagon
by Fred Astaire · 1953
15 pressings6 countriesSoundtrackMusicalVocalPop
The Band Wagon was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Band Wagon
8 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 207
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
53-S-3055A label
53-S-3061B label
53-S-3056C label
53-S-3062D label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records X207
- Format
- 7", Album, EP
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E3051
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E3051 S1 1 CSide A stamped
E3051 S2 1 ASide B stamped
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 207
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Album, Promo
Australia
October 1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM-02-7501
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XMX1Runout stamp side A
XMX2Runout stamp side B
XMGMX1Side 1 label
XMGMX2Side 2 label
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | MGM Records E3051 / MGM Records E-3051First yearLP | LP |
| 1953 | Canada | MGM Records E207First year10", 78 RPM, Album | 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1953 | US | MGM Records E3051First yearLP | LP |
| 1953 | US | MGM Records 207First year10", 78 RPM, Album | 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1953 | US | MGM Records X207First year7", Album, EP | 7", Album, EP |
| 1953 | US | MGM Records E3051First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | MGM Records 207First year10", 78 RPM, Album, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | Australia | MGM Records MGM-02-7501First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | UK | MGM Records 2353 091 / Silver Screen Soundtrack Series 2353 091LP | LP |
| 1975 | France | MGM Records 2315 340LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | MGM Records 23 54 167LP | LP |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-25015LP | LP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Silver Screen Soundtrack Series 2353-091LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | MGM Records MGM-C-752LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | MGM Records MGM-C-752LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AA Shine On Your Shoes
- BI Love Louisa
- CBy Myself
- DThat's Entertainment
- EDancing In The Dark
- FTriplets
- G1New Sun In The Sky
- G2I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan
- HLouisiana Hayride
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Band Wagon are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Band Wagon are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1953 and 1986.
When was The Band Wagon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is MGM Records E3051.
How do I tell if my copy of The Band Wagon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E3051, 207, X207, MGM-02-7501) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E3051 S1 and E3051 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Band Wagon 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.
