UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM C 895
- Format
- LP, Mono
Fred AstaireThree Evenings With Fred Astaire
Vinyl pressings
Three Evenings With Fred Astaire
by Fred Astaire · 1962
12 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningMusicalVocalJazz
Three Evenings With Fred Astaire was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Three Evenings With Fred Astaire
3 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
Australia & New Zealand
1962- Label and catalog number
- Choreo Records A-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Choreo Records A-1
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia & New Zealand | Choreo Records A-1First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Choreo Records A-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1962 | UK | MGM Records MGM C 895First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | London Records HA-A-8225LP | LP |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Image ILP 4926 / Image ILP-4926LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | France | RCA ML 12003LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | UK | PYE Records PKL 5542LP | LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | DRG Records S3L 5181LP | LP |
| 1987 | US | DRG Records DARC-1-1107LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Choreo Records A-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Choreo Records A-1LP | LP |
| ? | US | Armed Forces Radio And Television ServiceLP, Transcription | LP, Transcription |
Tracklist
- Medley: An Evening With Fred Astaire
- A1aOh Lady, Be Good
- A1bCheek To Cheek
- A1cA Fine Romance
- A1dThey Can't Take That Away From Me
- A1eNice Work If You Can Get It
- A1fA Foggy Day
- A1gI Won't Dance
- A1hSomething's Gotta Give
- A1iNight And Day
- A1jTop Hat, White Tie And Tails
- Medley: Another Evening With Fred Astaire
- A2aFascinating Rhythm
- A2bDancing In The Dark
- A2cThe Way You Look Tonight
- A2dDearly Beloved
- A2eSteppin' Out With My Baby
- A2fLet's Face The Music And Dance
- A2gThe Carioca
- A2hThe Continental
- A2iOne For My Baby
- A2jBy Myself
- A2kThat Face
- Astaire Time
- B1aMiss Otis Regrets
- B1b(Thank You So Much) Mrs. Lowborough Goodby
- B2aFunny Face
- B2bI Love Louisa
- B2cFlying Down To Rio
- B2dI'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket
- B2eThey All Laughed
- B2fLovely To Look At
- B2gLet's Call The Whole Thing Off
- B2hEaster Parade
- B2iA Shine On Your Shoes
- B2jSvengali
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Three Evenings With Fred Astaire are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Three Evenings With Fred Astaire are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1987.
When was Three Evenings With Fred Astaire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, Australia & New Zealand, Canada. One of them is MGM Records MGM C 895.
How do I tell if my copy of Three Evenings With Fred Astaire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MGM C 895, A-1) 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 Three Evenings With Fred Astaire 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.
