US
1965- Label and catalog number
- International Award Series AK-281International Award Series AKS-281
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AKS 281 A SDLP-200 A 31-5 5-65Runout Side A, etched
AKS 281 B SDLP-200 B 31-5 5-65Runout Side B, etched
Lawrence Welk And His OrchestraChampagne Time
Vinyl pressings
Champagne Time
by Lawrence Welk And His Orchestra · 1965
10 pressings2 countriesBig BandEasy ListeningJazz
Champagne Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Champagne Time
5 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Design Records SDLP-200
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SDLP-200 ASide A runout etching
SDLP-200 BSide B runout etching
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Design Records DLP-200
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- La Nouvelle Génération NG-1720
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- International Award Series AK-281International Award Series AKS-281
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SDLP 200A 31-5 5-65Runout Side A, etched
SDLP-200B 31-5 5-65Runout Side 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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | La Nouvelle Génération NG-1720First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | International Award Series AK-281 / International Award Series AKS-281First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | International Award Series AK-281 / International Award Series AKS-281First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | Design Records SDLP-200First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Design Records DLP-200First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Design Records DLP-200 / Design Records SDLP-200LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Design Records DLP-200LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Design Records SDLP-200 / Design Records DLP-200LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Design Records DLP-200 / Design Records SDLP-200LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Design Records DLP-200LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Doll Dance
- A2Kitten On The Keys
- A3Josephine
- A4Down Home Rag
- A5Scarf Dance
- B1Loch Lomand
- B2Bubbles In The Wine
- B3Dance Of The Puppets
- B4Free And Easy
- B5Champagne Time
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Champagne Time are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Champagne Time are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Champagne Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada. One of them is International Award Series AK-281.
How do I tell if my copy of Champagne Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AK-281, SDLP-200, DLP-200, NG-1720) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AKS 281 A SDLP-200 A 31-5 5-65 and AKS 281 B SDLP-200 B 31-5 5-65. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Champagne Time 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.