US
1954- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records X234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
54-EP-91st Disc...Side A
54-EP-101st Disc...Side B
54-EP-112nd Disc...Side C
54-EP-122nd Disc...Side D
Joni JamesAward Winning Album
Vinyl pressings
Award Winning Album
by Joni James · 1954
12 pressings5 countriesVocalPop
Award Winning Album was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Award Winning Album
2 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year. 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E234
- Format
- 10", Compilation
- Runout / matrix
E E234 S1Runout Side A (stamped)
D E234 S2Runout Side B (stamped)
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | US | MGM Records X234First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation |
| 1954 | US | MGM Records E234First year10", Compilation | 10", Compilation |
| 1956 | Canada | MGM Records E3346LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | MGM Records E3346LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | MGM Records E3346LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | MGM Records E3346LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records E 3934LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records SE 3934 / MGM Records SE3934LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Denmark | Official 12006LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | MGM Records LEM 1433010", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album |
| ? | Brazil | MGM Records E-23410", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | MGM Records E 3934LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Have You Heard
- A2Almost Always
- A3Purple Shades
- A4Your Cheatin' Heart
- B1Why Don't You Believe Me
- B2Is It Any Wonder
- B3Wishing Ring
- B4My Love, My Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Award Winning Album are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Award Winning Album are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1954 and 1988.
When was Award Winning Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US. One of them is MGM Records X234.
How do I tell if my copy of Award Winning Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X234, E234) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 54-EP-9 and 54-EP-10. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Award Winning Album 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.