US
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1502
- Format
- LP, Album
Mantovani And His OrchestraCandlelight
Vinyl pressings
Candlelight
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1956
10 pressings4 countriesJazzClassicalFolkWorld
Candlelight was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Candlelight
8 pressings came out in 1956, 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1502
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ARL 3146-1Runout Side A
ARL 3147-1Runout Side B
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1502
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ARL-3146-6A G II RT 1Side A runout
CA ARL-3147-6A II II RT 21Side B runout
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1502London Records LL.1502
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ARL-3146-4A BKA RT 11 1 C ASide A runout
ARL-3147-3A BCH RT 1Side B runout
ARL.3146Side A label
ARL.3147Side B label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1502London Records LL.1502
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-3146-5A B RT 1Runout, Stamped, Side A
ARL-3147-1A B RT 1Runout, Stamped, Side B
ARL.3146Upside-down on side A label
ARL.3147Upside-down on side B label
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1502
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-3146-2A
ARL-3147-6A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | London Records LL 1502First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Canada | London Records LL 1502 / London Records LL.1502First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | New Zealand | Decca LKM 4150 / Decca LKM.4150First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | London Records LL 1502First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | London Records LL 1502First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | London Records LL 1502First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | London Records LL 1502 / London Records LL.1502First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | London Records LL 1502 / London Records LL.1502First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca LK 4150LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Decca LK 4150 / Decca LK.4150LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Candlelight
- A2You Stepped Out Of A Dream
- A3Blue Fantasy
- A4Merry Go Round
- A5Stradivarius
- A6Gold And Silver Waltz
- B1Brass Buttons
- B2Longing
- B3Heart Of Paris
- B4Take My Love
- B5Spring In Montmartre
- B6Song Of Sorrento
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Candlelight are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Candlelight are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Candlelight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is London Records LL 1502.
How do I tell if my copy of Candlelight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LL 1502, LKM 4150) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Candlelight 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.
