US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 25547
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LPS 75,989Label side A
LPS 75,990Label side B
LiberaceMr. Showmanship!
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Showmanship!
by Liberace · 1963
11 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Mr. Showmanship! was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Mr. Showmanship!
9 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records SHD.8144London Records N ADZ.2489
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records SHD.8144London Records N ADZ.2489
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP-3547 (C)Dot Records DLP 3547
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 25547(D)Dot Records DLP 25547
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 25547(D)Dot Records DLP 25547
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Dot Records DLP-3547 (C) / Dot Records DLP 3547First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Dot Records DLP 25547(D) / Dot Records DLP 25547First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Dot Records DLP 25547(D) / Dot Records DLP 25547First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Dot Records DLP 25547 / Dot Records DLP 25547First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Dot Records DLP 25547(D) / Dot Records DLP 25547First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-D 6270First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Dot Records SHD.8144 / London Records N ADZ.2489First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | UK | Dot Records SHD.8144 / London Records N ADZ.2489First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Dot Records DLP 25547First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Dot Records DLP 3547LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Dot Records DLP 3547LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Alleycat
- A2Theme From Outer Space
- Medley
- Chopin Medley
- A5Beer Barrel Polka
- B112th Street Rag
- Medley
- Medley
- B4Chopsticks
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Showmanship! are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mr. Showmanship! are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Mr. Showmanship! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Dot Records DLP 25547.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Showmanship! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLP 25547, SHD.8144, DLP-3547 (C), DLP 25547(D)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LPS 75,989 and LPS 75,990. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Showmanship! 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.
