US
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44010
- Format
- Album, LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5209-2LRunout Side A
ZAL-5210-1L URunout Side B
ZAL.5209Label Side A
ZAL.5210Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
Percussion Around The World
by International "Pop" All Stars · 1961
27 pressings12 countriesPopFolkWorld& Country
Percussion Around The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Percussion Around The World
8 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44010
- Format
- Album, LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ET• CT U ZAL-5209-1L 1A-side runout, stamped
CT H ZAL-5210-1L 1B-side runout, stamped
ZAL.5209A-side label
ZAL.5210B-side label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44010
- Format
- Album, LP, Stereo · Gatefold
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKLA 7531
- Format
- Album, LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL5209
ZAL5210
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP.44010London Records SP 44010
- Format
- Album, LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL.5209Side A
ZAL.5210Side B
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP.44010London Records SP 44010
- Format
- Album, LP, Stereo · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Decca SKLA 7531First yearAlbum, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | London Records SP.44010 / London Records SP 44010First yearAlbum, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | London Records SP.44010 / London Records SP 44010First yearAlbum, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Colombia | London Records SP 44010First yearAlbum, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Mexico | London Records SP 44010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | London Records SP 44010First yearAlbum, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | London Records SP 44010First yearAlbum, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | London Records SP 44010First yearAlbum, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | London Records P 54010LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Decca PFS 34009LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | UK | Decca PFS 34009 / Decca PFS.34009LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | UK | Decca PFS 34009 / Decca PFS.34009LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | London Records P 54010LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Venezuela | London Records SP-44010LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Colombia | Decca PFS 34009LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Spain | Decca PFS 34009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Venezuela | London Records 150.003LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | London Records LLN-7076SAlbum, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | London Records LLN-7076-S / London Records ZAL 5209LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Colombia | London Records P 54010LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Mexico | London Records SP.44010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | South Africa | Decca PFS 34009LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Decca PFS 34009 / Decca PFS.34009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Poor People Of Paris2:33
- A2Frenesi3:10
- A3The Third Man Theme2:55
- A4Calcutta2:44
- A5La Montana3:00
- A6The Children's Marching Song1:50
- B1Volare2:38
- B2April In Portugal3:05
- B3Never On Sunday3:12
- B4Japanese Sandman2:26
- B5Cielito Lindo3:20
- B6Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart1:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Percussion Around The World are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Percussion Around The World are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1961 and 1981.
When was Percussion Around The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Australia, Canada, Colombia and more. One of them is London Records SP 44010.
How do I tell if my copy of Percussion Around The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 44010, SKLA 7531, SP.44010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-5209-2L and ZAL-5210-1L U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Percussion Around The World 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.