Australia
January 1961- Label and catalog number
- Coronet KLP-894
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Johnny MathisBallads Of Broadway
Vinyl pressings
Ballads Of Broadway
by Johnny Mathis · 1961
13 pressings5 countriesVocalPopStage & Screen
Ballads Of Broadway 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 Ballads Of Broadway
3 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Columbia CL 1506
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP50245-1AASide 1 (Stamped)
XLP50246-1ESide 2 (Stamped)
New Zealand
1961- Label and catalog number
- Coronet KLP 894Coronet KLP894
- 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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | New Zealand | Coronet KLP 894 / Coronet KLP894First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1506First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Australia | Coronet KLP-894First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Columbia CS 9023LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Columbia CL 2223LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Fontana 682 081 TLLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Columbia CL 2223LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Columbia Special Products P11478LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Unknown | Columbia Special Products c11253LP, Sampler, Stereo | LP, Sampler, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia CL 1506LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9023LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 8297LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9023LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- The Ballads Of Broadway
- A1Moanin' Low
- A2Fun To Be Fooled
- A3I Have Dreamed
- A4On The Sunny Side Of The Street
- A5My Romance
- A6Dancing On The Ceiling
- B1I Married An Angel
- B2Isn't It A Pity
- B3Spring Is Here
- B4Don't Blame Me
- B5Taking A Chance On Love
- B6The Party's Over
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ballads Of Broadway are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ballads Of Broadway are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1972.
When was Ballads Of Broadway first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Australia, US, New Zealand. One of them is Coronet KLP-894, released January 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Ballads Of Broadway is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KLP-894, CL 1506, KLP 894) 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 Ballads Of Broadway 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.
