US
1951- Label and catalog number
- London Records 451020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DRF.15919Side 1 label
DRF.15907Side 2 label
Mantovani And His OrchestraCharmaine / Just For A While
Vinyl pressings
Charmaine / Just For A While
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1951
11 pressings3 countriesContemporaryEasy ListeningPopClassical
Charmaine / Just For A While was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Charmaine / Just For A While
6 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year. 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- London Records 1020
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR.15919
DR.15907
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-1020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FF-720-2 DR 15919-1 UM H 3HRunout, side A, etched
EF 719-I DR 15907 CU H 3Runout, side B, etched
DRF.15919Label side A
DRF.15907Label side B
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- London Records 1020
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- London Records 1020
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- London Records 1020
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DR-15919-1C A1A side runout etched
DR-15907-1BB side runout etched
DR-15919A side label
DR-15907B side label
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | London Records 451020First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1951 | US | London Records 1020First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | London Records 45-1020First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1951 | US | London Records 1020First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | London Records 1020First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | London Records 1020First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | London Records 1020Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Unknown | London Records 1020Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | London Records 1020Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca 750727", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | London Records 1020Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACharmaine
- BJust For A While
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Charmaine / Just For A While are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Charmaine / Just For A While are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Charmaine / Just For A While first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US. One of them is London Records 451020.
How do I tell if my copy of Charmaine / Just For A While is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 451020, 1020, 45-1020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRF.15919 and DRF.15907. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Charmaine / Just For A While 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.
