US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 3578
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM 45917A-Side Label
XEM 45918B-Side Label
Lester Lanin And His OrchestraDancing On The Continent
Vinyl pressings
Dancing On The Continent
by Lester Lanin And His Orchestra · 1960
11 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Dancing On The Continent was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Dancing On The Continent
6 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 3578
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 533
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSB45919-1BRunout, Side A (var. 1)
XSB45920-1BRunout, Side B (var. 1)
XSB45919-1A _ //ARunout, Side A (var. 2)
XSB45920-1AD _ /Runout, Side B (var. 2)
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 3578
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- Philips 682174 BL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA682174.1L
AA682174.2L
2X5 1130 AA682174 1L
2X5 1131-2 AA682174 2L
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 3578
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Philips 682174 BLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Epic LN 3578First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Epic LN 3578First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Epic LN 3578First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Epic BN 533First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Epic LN 3578First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Epic BN 533LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Epic BN 533LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | Philips 682174 BLLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Epic BN 533LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic LN 3578LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Medley-C'est Magnifique, Fascination, Lili Marlene, Arriverderci Roma, Ciriciribin
- A2Medley-Vienna, City Of My Dreams, Ich Muss Wieder Einmal In Grinzing Sein, Two Hearts In Three-Quarter Time
- A3Medley-At Last, At Last, C'est Si Bon, Viennie Sul Mar, Torna A Sorriento, Third Man Theme
- A4Oh Marie Cha Cha
- A5Medley-Non Dimenticar, La Strada, Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White, Habanera
- A6A Media Luz & Yirese
- A7Clarinet Polka
- B1Medley-Volare, La Mer, Melodie d'Amour, Mademoiselle De Paris, Ciao Ciao Bambino, Petite Waltz
- B2Medley-Mattinata & Santa Lucia
- B3Medley-Pigalle, Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup, Alouette, Domino, La Golondrina, I Love Paris
- B4Under Paris Skies
- B5La Paloma Samba
- B6Medley-Comme Ci, Comme Ca, If You Love Me, Come Prima, Symphonie, Chelle Ila, April In Portugal
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dancing On The Continent are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dancing On The Continent are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Dancing On The Continent first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Epic LN 3578.
How do I tell if my copy of Dancing On The Continent is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LN 3578, BN 533, 682174 BL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XEM 45917 and XEM 45918. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dancing On The Continent 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.