UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- World Record Club LM13
- Format
- LP
Johnny DouglasCarousel
Vinyl pressings
Carousel
by Johnny Douglas · 1961
12 pressings5 countriesMusicalStage & Screen
Carousel 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 Carousel
2 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Capitol Records SN 7513
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | New Zealand | Light Music Club LZ.7011 / Light Music Club LZ 7011LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1961 | UK | World Record Club LM13First yearLP | LP |
| 1961 | UK | World Record Club LM 13 / World Record Club LM. 13LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1961 | UK | World Record Club LM 13 / World Record Club LMP. 13LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records SN 7513First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Australia | Light Music Club LM 7011 / Light Music Club 7011LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1961 | Australia | Light Music Club S-7011 / Light Music Club LM 7011LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Imperial ILW 520LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | Australia | World Record Club LM 7011LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1963 | Australia | World Record Club 7011 / World Record Club LM 7011LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1963 | Australia | World Record Club S-7011 / World Record Club LM 7011LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1965 | UK | World Record Club LMP 13 / World Record Club SLMP. 13LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Overture
- A2Mister Snow
- A3If I Loved You
- A4June Is Bustin’ Out All Over
- A5Soliloquy
- B1A Real Nice Clambake
- B2When The Children Are Asleep
- B3Geraniums In The Winder
- B4What’s The Use Of Wond’rin'
- B5You’ll Never Walk Alone
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carousel are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Carousel are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1965.
When was Carousel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, US. One of them is World Record Club LM13.
How do I tell if my copy of Carousel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM13, SN 7513) 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 Carousel 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.