UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6618
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
Mantovani And His OrchestraThe Dream Of Olwen
Vinyl pressings
The Dream Of Olwen
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1958
18 pressings4 countriesClassicalClassical
The Dream Of Olwen was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 The Dream Of Olwen
6 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca STO 129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca STO 129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6618
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
EFF-2081-IC CA C2BA SIde Runout
EFF-2082-IC DH 2BB SIde Runout
EFF.2081A SIde Label
EFF.2082B SIde Label
Australia
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFEA-6618
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
New Zealand
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca STOM 129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Australia | Decca DFEA-6618First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Decca STOM 129First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1958 | UK | Decca DFE 6618First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Decca STO 129First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1958 | UK | Decca STO 129First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1958 | UK | Decca DFE 6618First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Decca DFE 66187", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | Decca DFE 66187", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Spain | Decca EDGE 712797", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Decca DFEM 6618 / Decca DFEM.66187", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca DFE 66187", 45 RPM, EP, Mono, Reissue · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca DFE 66187", 45 RPM, EP, Mono, Reissue · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca DFE 66187", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca DFE 66187", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca DFE 66187", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca DFE 66187", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca DFE 66187", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca DFE 66187", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Legend Of The Glass Mountain
- A2The Story Of Three Loves
- BThe Dream Of Olwen
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Dream Of Olwen are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Dream Of Olwen are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1966.
When was The Dream Of Olwen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Decca DFE 6618.
How do I tell if my copy of The Dream Of Olwen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DFE 6618, STO 129, DFEA-6618, STOM 129) 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 The Dream Of Olwen 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.
