UK
January 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE.6013
- Format
- 7", EP · Triangular centre
- Runout / matrix
EFF25-1 DR15918-15867 UKH 1
EFF26-1 DR15919-15907 UGH 3H
Mantovani And His OrchestraWaltzing With Mantovani
Vinyl pressings
Waltzing With Mantovani
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1955
13 pressings3 countriesEasy ListeningJazzClassical
Waltzing With Mantovani was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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
3 pressings came out in 1955, 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
January 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE.6013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Triangular centre
UK
April 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6013
- Format
- 7", EP · Triangular centre
- Runout / matrix
EFF25-1 DR15918-15867
EFF26-1 DR15919-15907
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | UK | Decca DFE.6013First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1955 | UK | Decca DFE.6013First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | UK | Decca DFE 6013First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 6013 / Decca DFE.60137", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 6013 / Decca DFE.60137", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | Decca DFE 6013 / Decca DFE.60137", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1960 | UK | Decca DFE 6013 / Decca DFE.60137", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1963 | UK | Decca DFE 6013 / Decca DFE.60137", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1965 | UK | Decca DFE 60137", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca EGM 6013 / Decca DFE 60137", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Decca DFE.60137", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | London Records BEP.60137", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | London Records BEP 60137", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Diane
- A2Babette
- B1Charmaine
- B2Just For A While
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waltzing With Mantovani are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Waltzing With Mantovani are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1955 and 1965.
When was Waltzing With Mantovani first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK. One of them is Decca DFE.6013, released January 1955.
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 DFE.6013, DFE 6013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EFF25-1 DR15918-15867 UKH 1 and EFF26-1 DR15919-15907 UGH 3H. 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.
