US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 548
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 8780-1D Bell SoundSide A runout stamped
ZAL 8781-1D Bell SoundSide B runout stamped
ZAL 8780Side A Label
ZAL 8781Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
The Mantovani Scene
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1969
21 pressings10 countriesEasy ListeningPopClassical
The Mantovani Scene was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Mantovani Scene
15 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 7 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 548
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8780-2SVariant 1 side 1
ZAL---8781--1SVariant 1 side 2
ZAL_8780_2S Ⅰ D3Variant 2 side 1 stamped
ZAL---8781--1S Ⅰ /\1Variant 2 side 2 stamped
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 548
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 548
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 548
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 8780-1A Bell SoundSide A runout stamped
ZAL 8781-1A Bell SoundSide B runout stamped
ZAL 8780Side A Label
ZAL 8781Side B Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 548
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 8780-1D Bell SoundSide A runout stamped
ZAL 8781-1D Bell SoundSide B runout stamped
ZAL 8780Side A Label
ZAL 8781Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | London Records PS 548First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Decca SLK 16 592-PFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | London Records SLC 270 / London Records SLC-270First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | South Africa | Decca PFS 34511First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SKL 4989 / Decca SKL.4989First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca LK 4989 / Decca LK.4989First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | London Records PS 548First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records PS 548 / London Records SKAO 92024LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | US | London Records PS 548First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records PS 548First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records PS 548First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records PS 548First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records PS 548First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records PS 548First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records PS 548First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Decca 192.029 BLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Decca 115.171 BLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | Decca SKL 4989LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca SKLA 4989 / Decca SKLA-4989LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 16592-PLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Delilah2:04
- A2Those Were The Days3:22
- A3By The Time I Get To Phoenix2:48
- A4Chitty Chitty Bang Bang2:40
- A5Both Sides Now3:13
- A6A Man Without Love3:18
- B1Love Is Blue3:10
- B2Honey2:56
- B3If I Were A Rich Man2:45
- B4Come September (I'll Remember)2:40
- B5For Once In My Life2:41
- B6Les Bicyclettes De Belsize2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Mantovani Scene are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The Mantovani Scene are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1969 and 1974.
When was The Mantovani Scene first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is London Records PS 548.
How do I tell if my copy of The Mantovani Scene is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PS 548, SKL 4989, LK 4989, SLK 16 592-P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL 8780-1D Bell Sound and ZAL 8781-1D Bell Sound. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Mantovani Scene 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.
