US
March 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 2471
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-2471 A3 2 ✲Side A runout
SW-2-2471 A3 1 ✲ 2Side B runout
SW1-2471Side A label
SW2-2471Side B label
Jackie GleasonMusic Around The World For Lovers Only
Vinyl pressings
Music Around The World For Lovers Only
by Jackie Gleason · 1966
10 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningPop
Music Around The World For Lovers Only was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Music Around The World For Lovers Only
9 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 4 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
March 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 2471
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
March 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 2471
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW1-2471-B2 IAMSide A runout - variant 1
SW-2-2471-A1#2 IAMSide B runout - variant 1
SW1-2471Side A label
SW2-2471Side B label
US
March 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 2471Capitol Records W-2471
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W-1-2471-F-3 . 1 ✲Runout A
W-2-2471-F-3 . 1 ✲Runout B
W1-2471Label A
W2-2471Label B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SU-2471
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SUI-2471Side A Label
UK
July 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 2471
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records SW 2471First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Capitol Records SMK 74 152First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records SW 2471First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records SU-2471First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records SW 2471First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records W 2471First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records SW 2471First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records W 2471 / Capitol Records W-2471First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records W 2471First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records SW 2471LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1On A Slow Boat To China2:55
- A2I Love Paris2:50
- A3Song Of India3:19
- A4On Miami Shore2:37
- A5April In Portugal3:09
- A6Hawaiian Wedding Song2:15
- B1Swedish Rhapsody (Love Theme From "Madame X")2:24
- B2London By Night2:53
- B3Canadian Sunset3:00
- B4Brazil2:40
- B5Arrivederci Roma3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music Around The World For Lovers Only are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Music Around The World For Lovers Only are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Music Around The World For Lovers Only first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is Capitol Records SW 2471, released March 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Music Around The World For Lovers Only is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SW 2471, W 2471, SU-2471, SMK 74 152) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SW-1-2471 A3 2 ✲ and SW-2-2471 A3 1 ✲ 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music Around The World For Lovers Only 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.
