UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4127Decca LK.4127
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(ARL.2772)Label side A, inverted
(ARL.2773)Label side B, inverted
Mantovani And His OrchestraFavourite Melodies From The Operas
Vinyl pressings
Favourite Melodies From The Operas
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1955
32 pressings14 countriesEasy ListeningJazzClassical
Favourite Melodies From The Operas was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Favourite Melodies From The Operas
4 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4127Decca LK.4127
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-2772-2N R 1Runout side A
ARL-2773-3N R 1Runout side B
(ARL.2772)Label side A, inverted
(ARL.2773)Label side B, inverted
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL.1331
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Australia
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca LKA 4127Decca LKA - 4127
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL2772On label Side A
ARL2773On label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Australia | Decca LKA 4127 / Decca LKA - 4127First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LK 4127 / Decca LK.4127First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LK 4127 / Decca LK.4127First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | London Records LL.1331First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | London Records LL-1331 / London Records LL.1331LP | LP |
| 1956 | US | London Records LL-1331LP | LP |
| 1956 | US | London Records LL-1331LP | LP |
| 1956 | US | London Records LL 1331 / London Records LL.1331LP | LP |
| 1956 | US | London Records LL-1331 / London Records LL.1331LP | LP |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Mexico | London Records B 20209LP | LP |
| 1978 | Belgium | Decca 200.022LP | LP |
| 1978 | Canada | London Records PS 921 / London Records PS.921LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Greece | London Records DL 13.031LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | London Records PS 921 / Phase 4 Stereo R 134128LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Decca LPD 102 Y 345LP | LP |
| ? | Brazil | London Records LLN-7285-S / London Records LLN 7285-SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | London Records LLG 11.001 / London Records ARL 2772LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | London Records LL-1331LP | LP |
| ? | Canada | London Records LL-1331LP | LP |
| ? | Colombia | London Records LL-1331LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Jamaica | London Records LL 1331LP | LP |
| ? | Japan | London Records LLB 20014LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca LKM 4127 / Decca LKM.4127LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Decca LK.4127LP | LP |
| ? | South Africa | Decca LK 4127LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca LK 4127 / Decca LK.4127LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LL 1331 / London Records LL.1331LP | LP |
| ? | US | London Records LL-1331 / London Records LL.1331LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | London Records LL-1331 / London Records LL.1331LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Celeste Aïda
- A2One Fine Day
- A3Caro Nome
- A4Softly Awakes My Heart
- A5M'Appari
- A6Musetta's Waltz Song
- B1O My Beloved Father
- B2Habanera
- B3O, Star Of Eve
- B4E Lucevan Le Stelle
- B5Intermezzo
- B6Brindisi
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Favourite Melodies From The Operas are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Favourite Melodies From The Operas are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1955 and 1978.
When was Favourite Melodies From The Operas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK, US, Australia. One of them is Decca LK 4127.
How do I tell if my copy of Favourite Melodies From The Operas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LK 4127, LL.1331, LKA 4127) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (ARL.2772) and (ARL.2773). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Favourite Melodies From The Operas 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.
