US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS-600-132
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHS600132A- M1Runout - Stamped - Side A
RRRunout - Etched - Side A
PHS600132B- M1Runout - Stamped - Side B
RRRunout - Etched - Side B
Lester LaninPlays For Dancing
Vinyl pressings
Plays For Dancing
by Lester Lanin · 1964
13 pressings6 countriesSwingJazzPop
Plays For Dancing was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Plays For Dancing
9 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 4 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury Wing WC-16342
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WC2/16342A-M1Side A
WC2/16342B-M1Side B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHM-200-132
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS 600-132Philips PHS-600-132
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHS600132A- M1Stamped [Side A]
RREtched [Side A]
PHS600132B- M1Stamped [Side B]
RREtched [Side B]
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHM-200-132
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS-600-132
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHS600132A- M1 / RRRunout, Side A
PHS600132B- M1 / RRRunout, Side B
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Philips PHS 600-132(D) / Philips PHS-600-132First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Europe | Philips 852 056 / Philips 852 056 BYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Philips 852 056First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHS-600-132First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury Wing WC-16342First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHM-200-132First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHS 600-132 / Philips PHS-600-132First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHM-200-132First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHS-600-132First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Fontana 892 002 WQYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 858 034 FPY / Fontana International 858 034 FPYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 652 056.2 BLLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | Philips PHS-600-132 / Philips PHS600132LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1.aHello Dolly7:09
- A1.bPeople
- A1.cNo Strings
- A1.dI've Got Your Number
- A1.ePut On A Happy Face
- A1.fJava
- A2Wine, Woman And Song2:03
- A3.aWhat Kind Of Fool Am I?4:47
- A3.bThe Best Is Yet To Come
- A3.cAs Long As He Needs Me
- A3.dAlley Cat
- Classical Themes Medley
- A5Maple Leaf Rag2:00
- B1.aNight And Day4:48
- B1.bMore
- B1.cI Wish You Love
- B1.dMilord
- B2.aMoon River6:46
- B2.bNever On Sunday
- B2.cFly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)
- B2.dAloha Oe
- B2.eMy Kind Of Girl
- B3Salute To The Beatles2:21
- B4I Love You And Don't You Forget It2:00
- Hootenanny Medley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Plays For Dancing are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Plays For Dancing are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Plays For Dancing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada, Europe, Netherlands. One of them is Philips PHS-600-132.
How do I tell if my copy of Plays For Dancing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PHS-600-132, WC-16342, PHM-200-132, PHS 600-132) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHS600132A- M1 and RR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Plays For Dancing 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.