Vinyl pressings
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1971
From Monty, With Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
6 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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.
ZAL 10398-AL- 12.6.71Runout Stamped and Etched Side 1
ZAL 10399-AL- 12.6.71Runout Stamped And Etched Side 2
ZAL 10245-AL- 1.26-71Runout Stamped and Etched Side 1
ZAL 10246-AL- 1.26.71Runout Stamped And Etched Side 2
ZAL 10398 PHA Side Label
ZAL 10399 PHB Side Label
ZAL 10398-A2-1-1111 P.R. ˣ SA Side Stamp > etch aft "A2..."
ZAL 10399-B2-1-1 P.R. ˣ SB Side Stamp > etch aft "B2..."
T1 ZAL 10398-1 CSide A stamped (T1 and -1 etched)
T1 ZAL 10399-1 CSide B stamped (T1 and -1 etched)
T1 ZAL 10245-1 BSide C stamped (T1 and -1 etched)
T1 ZAL 10246-1 HSide D stamped (T1 and -1 etched)
ZAL-10398Side A etch
ZAL-10399Side B etch
ZAL-10245Side C etch
ZAL-10246Side D etch
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | London Records XPS 585 / London Records XPS 586First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | London Records XPS 585/6First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | London Records XPS 585/6First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | London Records XPS 585/6First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | London Records XPS 585/6First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | London Records XPS 585/6First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.28124 DPLP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Decca DS 3142/1-2 / Decca DS 3142/1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Decca DS 3142/1-2 / Decca DS 3142/1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | London Records XPS 585/6LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | London Records XPS 585/6LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | US | London Records XPS 585/6LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | London Records XPS 585/6LP, Album | LP, Album |
13 vinyl pressings of From Monty, With Love are listed here, from 3 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada. One of them is London Records XPS 585/6.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XPS 585/6, XPS 585) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL 10398-AL- 12.6.71 and ZAL 10399-AL- 12.6.71. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
