US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8381
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Henry Mancini And His OrchestraA Shot In The Dark
Vinyl pressings
A Shot In The Dark
by Henry Mancini And His Orchestra · 1964
10 pressings8 countriesBig BandJazz
A Shot In The Dark was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 A Shot In The Dark
7 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8381
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RPKM-0575Label A
RPKM-0578Label B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8381
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RPKM-0575--5S RA-Side Runout Etching
RPKM-0578--5S RB-Side Runout Etching
(RRKM-0575)Label Side A
(RRKM-0578)Label Side B
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8381
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RPKM-0575-A-Side etched runout
RPKM-0578-B-Side etched runout
RPKM-0575A-Side label
RPKM-0578B-Side label
Greece
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47g 1050
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New Zealand
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47/8381
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RPKM-0575Label A
RPKM-0578Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-8381First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Greece | RCA Victor 47g 1050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 47/8381First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Trinidad & Tobago | RCA Victor 47-8381First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor 47-8381First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor 47-8381First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor 47-8381First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-108067", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor 45N-14137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Peru | RCA Victor FTA-3617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AA Shot In The Dark2:30
- BThe Shadows Of Paris2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Shot In The Dark are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A Shot In The Dark are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1964 and 1972.
When was A Shot In The Dark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada, Greece, New Zealand and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-8381.
How do I tell if my copy of A Shot In The Dark is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-8381, 47g 1050, 47/8381) 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 A Shot In The Dark 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.
