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Film Encores, Vol. 2

by Mantovani · 1959

31 pressings11 countriesThemePopStage & Screen

Film Encores, Vol. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Film Encores, Vol. 2

16 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 4 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

1959
Label and catalog number
London Records LL 3117
Format
LP, Album, Mono
Runout / matrix

ARL4346T16 TA side

ARL4347T14 TB side

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US

1959
Label and catalog number
London Records PS.164
Format
LP, Stereo
Runout / matrix

ZAL.4346-4ELabel Side A

ZAL.4347-4ELabel Side B

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US

1959
Label and catalog number
London Records LL 3117London Records LL.3117
Format
LP, Album, Mono
Runout / matrix

ARL.4346Label A

ARL.4347Label B

Full details of this pressing

US

1959
Label and catalog number
London Records LL.3117
Format
LP, Album, Mono
Runout / matrix

ARL-4346-2A HB ET AA-side runout

ARL-4347-1A KH 5T 21 SMB-side runout

ARL-4346A-side label

ARL-4347B-side label

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 31 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1950s16 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1959CanadaLondon Records PS 164First yearLP, StereoLP, Stereo
1959CanadaLondon Records LL. 3117 / London Records LL 3117First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1959CanadaLondon Records LL 3117First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1959GermanyDecca BLK 16159-PFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1959GermanyDecca SLK 16 159-PFirst yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1959UKDecca LK 4316 / Decca LK.4316First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1959UKDecca SKL.4067 / Decca SKL 4067First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1959USLondon Records LL 3117First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1959USLondon Records PS.164First yearLP, StereoLP, Stereo
1959USLondon Records LL 3117 / London Records LL.3117First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1959USLondon Records PS 164First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1959USLondon Records LL 3117First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1959USLondon Records LL.3117First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1959USLondon Records PS 164First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1959UKDecca SKL.4067 / Decca SKL 4067First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
All 16 pressings from the 1950s
1960s4 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1961SpainDecca SKL 4067LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1961SpainDecca SKL 4067LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1968UKDecca SKL.4067 / Decca SKL 4067LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1969TaiwanLiming Record LM-2299LP, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1970s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1978JapanLondon Records GT 516 / London Records GT-516LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · LimitedLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited
Year unknown10 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?ArgentinaLondon Records LLM-17248LP, AlbumLP, Album
?AustraliaDecca SKLA-4067LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?AustraliaDecca LKA-4316LP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
?CanadaLondon Records PS 164LP, StereoLP, Stereo
?JapanLondon Records LC 3060LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?New ZealandDecca LKM 4316LP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
?South AfricaDecca SKL 4067LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?SpainDecca SKL 4067LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?USLondon Records PS 164LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?USLondon Records LL 3117LPLP

Tracklist

  1. A1The High And The Mighty2:50
  2. A2A Certain Smile3:33
  3. A3Friendly Persuasion2:35
  4. A4Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)2:00
  5. A5Tammy3:35
  6. A6Be My Love3:17
  7. B1April Love3:50
  8. B2When You Wish Upon A Star4:00
  9. B3Separate Tables2:40
  10. B4Around The World2:00
  11. B5Fascination3:35
  12. B6Secret Love4:25

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Film Encores, Vol. 2 are there?

31 vinyl pressings of Film Encores, Vol. 2 are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1959 and 1978.

When was Film Encores, Vol. 2 first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is London Records LL 3117.

How do I tell if my copy of Film Encores, Vol. 2 is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LL 3117, PS.164, PS 164, LL.3117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL4346T16 T and ARL4347T14 T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Film Encores, Vol. 2 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.

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