US
1951- Label and catalog number
- London Records LB.381
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
Mantovani And His OrchestraWaltzing With Mantovani
Vinyl pressings
Waltzing With Mantovani
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1951
15 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Waltzing With Mantovani was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Waltzing With Mantovani
6 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year, in 2 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- London Records LB.381
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- London Records LPB 381London Records LPB.381
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- London Records LPB 381London Records LPB.381
- Format
- LP, 10"
- Runout / matrix
CA DRL 779-1B C A1 CRunout stamp, side A
CA DRL 780-1B C A1 CRunout stamp, side B
DRL.779Label, side A
DRL.780Label, side B
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- London Records BEPA-6London Records BEP.6012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono
Canada
1951- Label and catalog number
- London Records LPB.381
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | London Records LPB.381First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1951 | US | London Records LB.381First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1951 | US | London Records LB.381First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1951 | US | London Records LPB 381 / London Records LPB.381First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1951 | US | London Records LPB 381 / London Records LPB.381First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1951 | US | London Records BEPA-6 / London Records BEP.6012First year7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Australia | Decca LFA 1048 / Decca LFA-1048LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1957 | UK | Decca LF 1048 / Decca LF.1048LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca LF 104810", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album |
| ? | Germany | Decca LF 1048LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | Germany | Decca LF 1048LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LF 1048LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | UK | Decca LF 1048 / Decca LF.1048LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca LF 1048 / Decca LF.1048LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LSF 1007", 45 RPM, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Box Set |
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- A4For You
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- B3Just For Awhile
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waltzing With Mantovani are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Waltzing With Mantovani are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1951 and 1957.
When was Waltzing With Mantovani first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada. One of them is London Records LB.381.
How do I tell if my copy of Waltzing With Mantovani is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LB.381, LPB 381, BEPA-6, LPB.381) 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 Waltzing With Mantovani 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.
