US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 25774
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side 1: LpS-76471 (mr) △9782
Side 2: LpS-76472 (mr) △9782-x
Lawrence WelkWinchester Cathedral
Vinyl pressings
Winchester Cathedral
by Lawrence Welk · 1966
14 pressings4 countriesBig BandBalladEasy ListeningJazz
Winchester Cathedral was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Winchester Cathedral
8 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP3774
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11-56471-2 A2 1Side A Runout (Stamped)
11-56472-1 1 A4Side B Runout (Stamped)
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 25774
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 3774
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LPM-56471 △9781 MRside A runout, stamped
LPM-56472-RE △9781-X MRside B runout, stamped
LPM 56,471side A label
LPM 56,472side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 25774
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LPS-76471-1Runout side A etched
LPS-76472-1Runout side B etched
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 25774Dot Records DLP 25774 (D)
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DLP-25-774-S1Runout Side A (etched}
DLP-25-774-S2Runout 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Dot Records DLP 25774 / Dot Records DLP 25774 (D)First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Dot Records DLP 3774(C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Dot Records DLP 3774(C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Dot Records DLP 25774First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Dot Records DLP3774First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Dot Records DLP 25774First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Dot Records DLP 3774First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Dot Records DLP 25774First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Sun Shine Record SS-132LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | Canada | Ranwood RLP 8017LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Horizon SH66-94.037LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Dot Records ST-91273 / Dot Records ST 91273LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | Ranwood R 8017LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Dot Records DLP 25774LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Winchester Cathedral2:16
- A2Born Free2:24
- A3Summer Wind2:20
- A4Family Affair (Theme From "Family Affair")1:53
- A5Mas Que Nada = Pow-Pow-Pow2:35
- B1Summer Samba2:08
- B2Tijuana2:00
- B3Cuando2:12
- B4Copy Cat2:00
- B5Walking On New Grass2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Winchester Cathedral are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Winchester Cathedral are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 1968.
When was Winchester Cathedral first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada. One of them is Dot Records DLP 25774.
How do I tell if my copy of Winchester Cathedral is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLP 25774, DLP3774, DLP 3774, DLP 3774(C)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Side 1: LpS-76471 (mr) △9782 and Side 2: LpS-76472 (mr) △9782-x. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Winchester Cathedral 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.
