US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0270
- Format
- LP, Album
Henry Mancini And His Orchestra And ChorusCountry Gentleman
Vinyl pressings
Country Gentleman
by Henry Mancini And His Orchestra And Chorus · 1974
13 pressings5 countriesCountryEasy ListeningJazzFolk
Country Gentleman was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Country Gentleman
9 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0270
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AP L 1 0270A 3S I A3Side A runout
APL1 0270B 4 S I A4Side B runou
APL1-0270-ASide A label
APL1-0270-BSide B label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA APD1-0270
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
APd1 0270A 6 I Λ2DSide A Stamped [D Etched]
APD1 0270 D 6 Q I A1Side B Stamped
APD1-0270-ASide 1 Label
APD1-0270-BSide 2 Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA APD1-0270
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
APD1 0270A 5 D1A D1A2Runout Side A Stamped
APD1 0270 D 6 Q I A2Runout Side B Stamped
APD1-0270-ALabel Side A
APD1-0270-BLabel Side B
Australia
July 1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0270
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
July 1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden VCL1-7364
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | RCA Victor APL1-0270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | New Zealand | RCA Vik VKL1-7425LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | UK & Europe | RCA Victor APL1-0270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | RCA APD1-0270First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor APL1-0270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor APL1-0270First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | RCA APD1-0270First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | Australia | RCA Victor APL1-0270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Australia | RCA Camden VCL1-7364First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | New Zealand | RCA Victor APL1-0270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor AYL1-3954LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| ? | US | RCA Victor AFL1-0270LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor AYL1-3954LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Delta Dawn2:40
- A2If You've Got The Time3:15
- A3A Picture Of Me (Without You)3:02
- A4Your Cheatin' Heart2:38
- A5For The Good Times2:51
- B1Take Me Home, Country Roads2:58
- B2Come Live With Me2:32
- B3With One Exception2:27
- B4The Ways To Love A Man2:38
- B5aAll His Children1:44
- B5bTomorrow Is My Friend1:35
- B5cDear Heart1:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Country Gentleman are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Country Gentleman are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Country Gentleman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor APL1-0270.
How do I tell if my copy of Country Gentleman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APL1-0270, APD1-0270, VCL1-7364) 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 Country Gentleman 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.
