UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 50
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EAL 9385.P-1W H JT 1A Side
EAL 9386.P-1W I JT 1B Side
George FormbyThe World Of George Formby
Vinyl pressings
The World Of George Formby
by George Formby · 1969
13 pressings5 countriesComedyMusic HallPop
The World Of George Formby was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 World Of George Formby
8 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 4 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca PA 50
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-9385.P-1A 1 5Side A
ARL-9386.P-1A 1 5Side B
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 50
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EAL 9385,P-IWA Side
EAL 9386,P-IWB Side
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 50
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EAL-9385,P-1WSide A Runout, Stamped
EAL-9386,P-1WSide B Runout, Stamped
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 50
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Reprocessed To Simulate Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EAL-9385.P-1W UM 3CSide A Runout, Stamped
EAL-9386.P-1W CM 3DSide B Runout, Stamped
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPA 142
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Decca SPA 50 / Decca SPA-50First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Decca SPA 50 / Decca SPA. 50First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SPA 50First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca PA 50First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SPA 50First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SPA 50First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SPA 50First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | US | London Records SPA 142First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | London Records SPA 142LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca SPA 50LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | London Records SPA 142LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | London Records SPA 142LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | London Records SPA 142LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1When I'm Cleaning Windows
- A2Why Don't Women Like Me?
- A3You Can't Keep A Growing Lad Down
- A4Swimmin' With The Wimmin
- A5The Old Kitchen Kettle
- A6With My Little Ukelele In My Hand
- B1Chinese Laundry Blues
- B2Sitting On The Ice In The Ice Rink
- B3Running Round The Fountains Of Trafalgar Square
- B4Fanlight Fanny
- B5It's No Use Looking At Me
- B6Leaning On A Lamp Post
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The World Of George Formby are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The World Of George Formby are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 1973.
When was The World Of George Formby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Decca SPA 50.
How do I tell if my copy of The World Of George Formby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPA 50, PA 50, SPA 142) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EAL 9385.P-1W H JT 1 and EAL 9386.P-1W I JT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The World Of George Formby 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.