US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Hifi Records R-702
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R-702-A-D11
George WrightEncores
Vinyl pressings
Encores
by George Wright · 1955
11 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningMusic HallLight MusicOrgan
Encores was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Encores
2 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Vogue Records VA 160157Vogue Records VA.160157
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VMGT-1574-1BSide A Runout
VMGT-1575-1BSide B Runout
VMGT.1574Side A Label (Inverted)
VMGT.1575Side B Label (Inverted)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | UK | Vogue Records VA 160157 / Vogue Records VA.160157First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Hifi Records R-702First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Canada | Sparton R-702 / Sparton R 702LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Picc-A-Dilly PIC-3337LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Hifi Records R-702LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Hifi Records R-702 / Sparton SR 702LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | HiFi Records LPM-22 / HiFi Records R-702LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Vocalion VA 160157 / Vocalion VA.160157LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Hifi Records R-702LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Hifi Records SR-702LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Hifi Records SR 702 / Hifi Records R-702LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Slaughter On Tenth Avenue
- A2Tumbling Tumbleweed
- A3Brazilian Sleigh Bells
- A4Silver Moon
- A5Sentimental Journey
- B1Anna
- B2Chit Chat Polka
- B3Quiet Village
- B4The Petite Waltz
- B5Crazy Rondo
- B6American Patrol
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Encores are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Encores are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1955 and 1980.
When was Encores first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, UK. One of them is Hifi Records R-702.
How do I tell if my copy of Encores is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-702, VA 160157) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R-702-A-D11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Encores 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.