Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8256
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7"
- Runout / matrix
PPKM-4303Label Side A
PPKM-4307Label Side B
Henry Mancini And His OrchestraCharade
Vinyl pressings
Charade
by Henry Mancini And His Orchestra · 1963
12 pressings8 countriesBig BandJazzStage & Screen
Charade was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Charade
8 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 6 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8256
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7" · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PPKM-4303-- 4S HRun-out stamp side A
PPKM-4307-- 4S HRun-out stamp side B
PPKM-4303Label Side A
PPKM-4307Label Side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8256
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7" · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PPKM-4303 - - 2S RA side runout stamped
PPKM-4307 - - 2S RB side runout stamped
PPKM-4303A side label
PPKM-4307B side label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8256
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7" · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PPKM-4303A side label
PPKM-4307B side label
PPKM--4303--3S A1 I
PPKM--4307--3S I A1
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1383
- Format
- 7", Promo
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA 47-8256
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | RCA 47-8256First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-8256First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-8256First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1963 | Italy | RCA Victor 45N-1378First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1383First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor 47-8256First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor 47-8256First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor 47-8256First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1964 | Greece | RCA Victor 47g 10017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Japan | Victor SS-13957", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | UK | RCA Victor RCA-13837", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | RCA SS-184445 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
Tracklist
- ACharade2:34
- BOrange Tamouré1:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Charade are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Charade are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 1972.
When was Charade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Germany, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-8256.
How do I tell if my copy of Charade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-8256, RCA 1383, 45N-1378) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PPKM-4303 and PPKM-4307. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Charade 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.
