US
1953- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 746London Records LL.746
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Mantovani And His OrchestraThe Music Of Victor Herbert
Vinyl pressings
The Music Of Victor Herbert
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1953
16 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningJazzClassical
The Music Of Victor Herbert was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Music Of Victor Herbert
9 pressings came out in 1953, 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 746
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL 1525-4B u CT 3etched side 1 variant 1
ARL 1526-6A k CT 3etched side 2 variant 1
CA ARL 1525-4B BH CT 2Side A Runout Stamped variant 2
ARL 1526-6A B1.1 CT 2Side B Runout Stamped variant 2
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 746
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 746
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA ARL 1525-4A 17 3Runout Side A Stamped
C5 ARL 1526-6A 22 3Runout Side B Stamped
ARL.1525Label A Side
ARL.1526Label B Side
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 746
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL 1525-4ARunout Side A
ARL 1526-6ARunout Side B
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- London Records LA 242
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
DR.17505Disc 1307 - Label Side A
DR.17515Disc 1307 - Label Side B
DR.17511Disc 1308 - Label Side A
DR.17514Disc 1308 - Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | London Records LL 746 / London Records LL.746First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | Canada | London Records LL 746 / London Records LL.746First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | Germany | Decca NLK 4060First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | London Records LL 746 / London Records LL.746First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | London Records LL 746First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | London Records LL 746First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1953 | US | London Records LL 746First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | London Records LL 746First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | London Records LA 242First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Decca LKM 4060 / Decca LKM.4060LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Decca LK 4060 / Decca LK.4060LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | UK | Decca LK.4060LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca LKA 4060LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Decca LK 4060LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Decca BLK 16049LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LL 746LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Ah! Sweet Mystery Of Life
- A2When You're Away
- A3Neapolitan Love Song
- A4March Of The Toys
- A5Gypsy Love Song
- A6Kiss Me Again
- A7Indian Summer
- B1To The Land Of My Own Romance
- B2Italian Street Song
- B3A Kiss In The Dark
- B4Habanera
- B5Sweethearts
- B6The Irish Have A Great Day Tonight
- B7I'm Falling In Love With Someone
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Music Of Victor Herbert are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Music Of Victor Herbert are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1953 and 1958.
When was The Music Of Victor Herbert first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is London Records LL 746.
How do I tell if my copy of The Music Of Victor Herbert is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LL 746, LA 242, NLK 4060) 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 Music Of Victor Herbert 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.
