US
June 1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3260London Records LL.3260
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL--5481--1SSide A - Runout
ARL--5482--1SSide B - Runout
ARL 5481Side A - Label
ARL 5482Side B - Label
Mantovani And His OrchestraAmerican Waltzes
Vinyl pressings
American Waltzes
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1962
17 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningClassical
American Waltzes was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 American Waltzes
11 pressings came out in 1962, 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
June 1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 248
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5481-2ESide A - Label
ZAL-5482-6DSide B - Label
US
June 1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3260London Records LL.3260
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-5481-2A BA 10 1Runout A variant 1
ARL-5482-2A BU 07 1Runout B variant 1
ARL-5481-1A BII C1 1Runout A variant 2
ARL-5482-1A C1 C7 21 SMIRunout B variant 2
US
June 1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 248
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL -5481--1SSide 1
ZAL -5482- 1SSide 2
US
June 1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3260London Records LL.3260
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A1 ARL -5481 -2S IX ARL 11/4/16Side A - Runout stamped except "ARL 11/4/16"
ARL -5482- 3S ARL 11/29/5Side B - Runout stamped except "ARL 11/29/5"
(ARL 5481)Side A label
(ARL 5482)Side B label
US
June 1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3260London Records LL.3260
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-5481-2A BU ZT 1Side A runout
ARL-5481-lA CH ZTCT 1Side B runout
ARL.5481Label A
ARL.5482Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | Decca SKLA 75571 / London Records LL.3260First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | London Records PS 248 / London Records PS. 248First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | London Records PS 248First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | London Records PS 248First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | London Records LL 3260 / London Records LL.3260First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | London Records LL 3260 / London Records LL.3260First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | London Records PS 248First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | London Records LL 3260 / London Records LL.3260First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | London Records PS 248First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | London Records LL 3260 / London Records LL.3260First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | London Records LL 3260 / London Records LL.3260First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records PS 248LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Taiwan | First Record FL-1056LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | London Records PS 248LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records PS 248LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records PS 248 / London Records PS.248LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records PS 248 / London Records PS.248LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Waltz You Saved For Me2:45
- A2Beautiful Ohio3:07
- A3When The Moon Comes Over The Mountain3:14
- A4Sidewalks Of New York3:05
- A5Marcheta3:08
- A6The Whiffenpoof Song2:57
- B1Let Me Call You Sweetheart1:55
- B2Missouri Waltz3:18
- B3The Sweetheart Of Sigma Chi3:34
- B4Meet Me In St. Louis, Louis3:37
- B5Clementine3:28
- B6Alice Blue Gown2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of American Waltzes are there?
17 vinyl pressings of American Waltzes are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was American Waltzes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada, Australia. One of them is London Records LL 3260, released June 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of American Waltzes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LL 3260, PS 248, SKLA 75571) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL--5481--1S and ARL--5482--1S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is American Waltzes 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.
