Nigeria
October 1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP-1615
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
45AMP 14207-1Side A stamped
45AMP 14209-1Side B stamped
Vinyl pressings
What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
by Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra · 1967
73 pressings29 countriesVocalJazzPop
What A Wonderful World / Cabaret was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
30 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 17 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
September 1967- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-10982
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ABC 45 14207 LWA side deadwax - scribed
ABC 45 14209 LWB side deadwax - scribed
UK
October 1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1615
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
45AMP 14207Side A
45AMP 14209Side B
45 AMP 14207-1 HH KT JT 4Side A runout
45 AMP 14209-1 LG K T J 2Side B runout
UK
October 1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1615
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
45 AMP 14207-1 KTJT GGM 3Runout, stamped side A variant 1
45 AMP 14209-1 KTJT GRH 2Runout, stamped side B variant 1
45 AMP 14207-1 RAG KT GRunout, stamped side A, variant 2
45 AMP 14209-1 RAD KT CRunout, stamped side B, variant 2
UK
October 1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1615
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · No Centre
- Runout / matrix
45 AMP 14207-1 HD KT JT ARunout, stamped Side A
45 AMP 14209-1 HA KT JTRunout, stamped Side B
45AMP 14207Label, Side A
45AMP 14209Label, Side B
UK
October 1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1615
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Push-out Centre, Label Variation
- Runout / matrix
45AMP 14207Side A
45AMP 14209Side B
45 AMP 14207-1 A KT 1Side A runout
45 AMP 14209-1 H KT 1Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 73 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s44 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Ampar MK-2028First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Belgium | ABC Records 10.982 / ABC Records 45-10982First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Canada | Sparton P 1635First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | Stateside FSS 520First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Germany | Philips 320 082 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Ireland | His Master's Voice POP 1615First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone MQ 2112First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone MQ 2112First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Parlophone HSS 1249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Netherlands | ABC Records 45-10982First year7" | 7" |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Artone AP 25.660First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Ampar MK-2028First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Ampar MK-2028First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Norway | ABC Records POP 1615 / His Master's Voice POP 1615First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Norway | ABC Records POP 1615 / His Master's Voice POP 1615First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Probe 2C 006-93 2817", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | Probe 1 C 006-93 281 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-93 2817", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Probe 3C 006 93281 / Probe 3 C006-932817", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Probe 3 C006-93281 / Probe 3C 006 932817", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Probe 5C 006-93 281X7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Probe GFF 1067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | UK | Probe GFF 1067", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Netherlands | MCA Records 102.915 / MCA Records 102 9157", Single, Stereo, Reissue | 7", Single, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1983 | Japan | MCA Records VIMX-15567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | MCA Records VIMX-15567", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | MCA Records 259 546-7 N / MCA Records 259 546-7Single, 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Reissue | Single, 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1984 | Europe | MCA Records 259 546-7 N / MCA Records 259 546-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | MCA Records P-20537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | ABC Records 45-109827", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Australia | Probe PRO-96037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Austria | Philips 320 082 BF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Sparton P 16357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Denmark | ABC Records POP 16157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Denmark | ABC Records POP 16157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Denmark | ABC Records POP 16157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Finland | His Master's Voice POP 16157", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Stateside FSS 5207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Columbia C 239177", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | Greece | ABC Records AMP 45-142077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Lebanon | ABC Records AMP109827", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| ? | Scandinavia | Columbia POP 16157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Probe HSS 12497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice POP 16157", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AWhat A Wonderful World2:15
- BCabaret2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What A Wonderful World / Cabaret are there?
73 vinyl pressings of What A Wonderful World / Cabaret are listed here, from 29 countries, released between 1967 and 1985.
When was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Nigeria, US, UK, Denmark and more. One of them is His Master's Voice 45-POP-1615, released October 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of What A Wonderful World / Cabaret is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-POP-1615, 45-10982, POP 1615, 10982) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45AMP 14207-1 and 45AMP 14209-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What A Wonderful World / Cabaret 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.
