US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R 25114
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
4-23-60 11(A)-etched
4-22-60 1 1(B)-etched
4C RLP 146-A(A) Stamped
4C RLP 146-B(B) Stamped
Joe Reisman And His OrchestraInstrumental Imports
Vinyl pressings
Instrumental Imports
by Joe Reisman And His Orchestra · 1960
10 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Instrumental Imports was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Instrumental Imports
8 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR 25114
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
4C-RSD146A
4C-RSD146B
India
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1312
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP 146A(1) Stamped
RLP 146A(2) Stamped
Japan
1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette JET-7047
- Format
- LP, Mono
New Zealand
1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R 25114
- Format
- LP, Mono
Spain
1960- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R 25114
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R 25114-A(A)-etched
R 25114-B(B)-etched
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | India | Columbia 33SX 1312First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Japan | Roulette JET-7047First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Roulette R 25114First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Spain | Roulette R 25114First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Spain | Roulette R-25114 / Roulette R 25114First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | Sweden | Roulette R 25114First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Roulette R 25114First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Roulette SR 25114First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Serie D.M. Difusión Musical 635LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Colombia | Philips P 630 570 L / Philips 630570 PLLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Right Girl On The Left Bank2:22
- A2Petite Fleur2:30
- A3Volare2:43
- A4Maid In France2:05
- A5Mack The Knife3:30
- A6Brasilia2:59
- B1Melodie D'Amour2:27
- B2Chanson De Gail (Gail's Song)2:05
- B3Third Man Theme2:35
- B4Continental Capers3:17
- B5La Ronde3:14
- B6Joey's Song2:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Instrumental Imports are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Instrumental Imports are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Instrumental Imports first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, India, Japan, New Zealand and more. One of them is Roulette R 25114.
How do I tell if my copy of Instrumental Imports is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 25114, SR 25114, 33SX 1312, JET-7047) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4-23-60 11 and 4-22-60 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Instrumental Imports 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.