US
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1259
- Format
- LP, Album
Mantovani And His OrchestraMusical Modes
Vinyl pressings
Musical Modes
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1956
14 pressings5 countriesJazzClassical
Musical Modes was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Musical Modes
5 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1259
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ARL 2589-4ARunout Side A
ARL 2590-1ARunout Side B
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1259London Records LL.1259
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL.2589A side label
ARL.2590B side label
CA ARL 2589-4A IM RT 10A side
ARL 2590-1A IH RT 1B side
UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4122Decca LK.4122
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RT KN CA ARL 2589-1A 10Runout side A stamped
RT KB CA ARL 2590-1ARunout side B stamped
ARL.2589Side A label, inverted, parentheses
ARL.2590Side B label, inverted, parentheses
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1259
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | London Records LL 1259First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | UK | Decca LK 4122 / Decca LK.4122First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | London Records LL 1259First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | London Records LL 1259First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | London Records LL 1259 / London Records LL.1259First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Decca LK 4122 / Decca LK.4122LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Decca LK 4122 / Decca LK.4122LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Brazil | London Records LLN-7238LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | London Records LLM 17228 / London Records LLM-17228LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Brazil | London Records 06461092LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | London Records LL. 1259LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | London Records LL 1259 / London Records LL. 1259LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca LK 4122 / Decca LK.4122LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LL 1259LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Lonely Ballerina
- A2Dusk
- A3Ma Chere Amie
- A4June Night
- A5The Deserted Ballroom
- A6Naila
- B1Lazy Gondolier
- B2Begin The Beguine
- B3Intermezzo
- B4Dream, Dream, Dream
- B5Edelma
- B6Reviens
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Musical Modes are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Musical Modes are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1972.
When was Musical Modes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is London Records LL 1259.
How do I tell if my copy of Musical Modes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LL 1259, LK 4122) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Musical Modes 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.
