UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.9914
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR.16949A side label
DR.16950B side label
Mantovani And His OrchestraSome Enchanted Evening / Symphony
Vinyl pressings
Some Enchanted Evening / Symphony
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1952
10 pressings3 countriesVocalPopStage & Screen
Some Enchanted Evening / Symphony was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Some Enchanted Evening / Symphony
2 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year. 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.9914
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR.16949A side label
DR.16950B side label
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | UK | Decca F.9914First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | Decca F.9914First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Australia | Decca Y6437Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Germany | Decca D 175867", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca 17 5867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Decca F.9914Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca F.9914Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Decca F.9914Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca F. 9914Shellac, 10" | Shellac, 10" |
| ? | UK | Decca F.9914Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASome Enchanted Evening
- BSymphony
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Some Enchanted Evening / Symphony are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Some Enchanted Evening / Symphony are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1952 and 1954.
When was Some Enchanted Evening / Symphony first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in UK. One of them is Decca F.9914.
How do I tell if my copy of Some Enchanted Evening / Symphony is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.9914) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR.16949 and DR.16950. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Some Enchanted Evening / Symphony 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.
