US
January 1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca A-512
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
71807A side label
73606B side label
73605C side label
67955D side label
Guy Lombardo And His Royal CanadiansThe Twin Pianos
Vinyl pressings
The Twin Pianos
by Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians · 1947
20 pressings3 countriesBig BandJazz
The Twin Pianos was first pressed on vinyl in 1947. 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 Twin Pianos
4 pressings came out in 1947, 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.
US
January 1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca A-512
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
71807A 3 0A side stamped
W73606T3A 3B side stamped
W73605T13A 3C side stamped
67955A 3D side stamped
US
1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca A-512
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
71807A 23765AStamped Runout Side A
W73606T20AS 23765BStamped Runout B
W73605T10B 23766AStamped Runout C
67955AA 3405BStamped Runout D
Canada
1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca A-512
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
71807A 23765AStamped Runout Side A
W73606T20AS 23765BStamped Runout B
W73605T10B 23766AStamped Runout C
67955AA 3405BStamped Runout D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Canada | Decca A-512First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | Decca A-512First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | Decca A-512First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | Decca A-512First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1949 | US | Decca DL 5002 / Decca 500210", LP | 10", LP |
| 1949 | US | Decca 5002 / Decca DL 5002LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1949 | US | Decca 5002 / Decca DLP 5002LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1949 | US | Decca DL 5002 / Decca 5002LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Canada | Decca 9-237657", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1950 | Canada | Decca 9-117", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-237667", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-117", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1952 | US | Decca DL 5002 / Decca 500210", Album, Mono, LP, Reissue · Mono | 10", Album, Mono, LP, Reissue · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Decca ED-565 / Decca ED 5657", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| 1953 | US | Decca ED-565 / Decca ED 5657", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| 1955 | Canada | Decca DL 8119LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 8119LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 8119LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Festival Records CFR10-420LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 5002 / Decca 5002LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AHumoresque
- BTales From The Vienna Woods
- CJust One Of Those Things
- DWho?
- ESwanee River
- FIrish Washerwoman
- GBarcarolle
- HDoll Dance
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Twin Pianos are there?
20 vinyl pressings of The Twin Pianos are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1947 and 1955.
When was The Twin Pianos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1947, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca A-512, released January 1947.
How do I tell if my copy of The Twin Pianos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A-512) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 71807 and 73606. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Twin Pianos 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.
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