UK
October 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10395
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR.19549
DR.19548
Mantovani And His OrchestraLonely Ballerina / Lazy Gondolier
Vinyl pressings
Lonely Ballerina / Lazy Gondolier
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1954
15 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Lonely Ballerina / Lazy Gondolier was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Lonely Ballerina / Lazy Gondolier
5 pressings came out in 1954, 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
October 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 10395
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Single
UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10395
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · AP Tax Code
- Runout / matrix
CA DR 19549-1 UK AP 03Stamped runout, side A
RDR 19548-3 BK AP 1Stamped runout, side B
DR.19549Label, side A
DR.19548Label, side B
Netherlands
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca M 33828
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
New Zealand
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y.6654
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Netherlands | Decca M 33828First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | New Zealand | Decca Y.6654First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Decca F.10395First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Decca F.10395First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | UK | Decca 45-F 10395First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1959 | Greece | Decca 45-F 1039545 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | UK | Decca F 103957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Decca F.10395Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca FM 23382845 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| ? | UK | Decca F.10395Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca 45-F1039545 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| ? | UK | Decca F.103957", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Decca F.10395Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca F.10395Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Decca F.10395Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALonely Ballerina
- BLazy Gondolier
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lonely Ballerina / Lazy Gondolier are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Lonely Ballerina / Lazy Gondolier are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1954 and 1963.
When was Lonely Ballerina / Lazy Gondolier first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in UK, Netherlands, New Zealand. One of them is Decca F.10395, released October 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Lonely Ballerina / Lazy Gondolier is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.10395, 45-F 10395, M 33828, Y.6654) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR.19549 and DR.19548. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lonely Ballerina / Lazy Gondolier 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.
