US
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 360London Records PS.360
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
N ZAL.6221
N ZAL.6222
Mantovani And His OrchestraFolk Songs Around The World
Vinyl pressings
Folk Songs Around The World
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1964
10 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningPopFolkWorld
Folk Songs Around The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Folk Songs Around The World
8 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 4 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3360London Records LL.3360
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 360London Records PS.360
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
N ZAL.6221
N ZAL.6222
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3360London Records LL.3360
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-6221-2ASide A
ARL-6222-2A 2D
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4611Decca SKL.4611
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6221-1E C 1Runout side A
ZAL-6222-2E U H KT 1Runout side B
ZAL.6221Label side A
ZAL.6222Label side B
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4611Decca LK.4611
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL.6221Side A label, inverted
ARL.6222Side B label, inverted
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | London Records LL 3360 / London Records LL. 3360First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Spain | Decca SKL 4611First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Decca SKL 4611 / Decca SKL.4611First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Decca LK 4611 / Decca LK.4611First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | London Records PS 360 / London Records PS.360First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | London Records LL 3360 / London Records LL.3360First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | London Records PS 360 / London Records PS.360First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | London Records LL 3360 / London Records LL.3360First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca SLKA 4611LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Decca SKL 4611 / Decca SKL.4611LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Medley: Folk Songs Of America
- Medley: Folk Songs From European Countries
- Medley: Folk Songs From The British Isles
- B2Two Guitars (Russia)
- B3Moon On The Ruined Castle (Japan)
- B4Hava Nagila (Israel)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Folk Songs Around The World are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Folk Songs Around The World are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Folk Songs Around The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada, Spain. One of them is London Records PS 360.
How do I tell if my copy of Folk Songs Around The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PS 360, LL 3360, SKL 4611, LK 4611) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, N ZAL.6221 and N ZAL.6222. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Folk Songs Around The World 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.
