US
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records SS 1
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 4340-1ESide A stamped
ZAL 4341-1ESide B stamped
Vinyl pressings
Showcase
by Mantovani · 1959
17 pressings4 countriesClassicalEasy ListeningClassicalStage & Screen
Showcase 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 Showcase
10 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records MS 5
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL4344T3 2
ARL4345T5 2
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records SS 1E
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 4340-1ESide A stamped
ZAL 4341-1ESide B stamped
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records SS 1
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
∴ CB ZAL-4340-1ESide A (Stamped)
C ∴ ZAL 4341-1ESide B (Stamped)
ZAL 4340Side A Label (Upside Down)
ZAL 4341Side B Label (Upside Down)
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records SS 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records MS 5
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL 4344 1A side
ARL 4345 12B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | London Records MS 5First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | London Records MS 5 / London Records MS.5First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | London Records LL. 3095 / London Records LL 3095First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | London Records SS 1First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | London Records MS 5First yearLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1959 | US | London Records SS 1EFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | London Records SS 1First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | London Records SS 1First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | London Records MS 5First yearLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1959 | US | London Records MS 5First yearLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Mono · Mono, Limited |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Japan | London Records SL 1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | France | Decca 268.001LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1964 | France | Decca 168.001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | France | Decca 268.001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | France | Decca 168.001LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records SS 1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records SS-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- From Film Encores - Vol. 1 (LL 1700)
- A1Theme From Limelight2:55
- From Strauss Waltzes (LL 685)
- A2Village Swallows3:15
- From Film Encores - Vol. 2 (LL 3117)
- A3Tammy3:35
- From Continental Encores (LL 3095)
- A4Come Prima (For The First Time)2:40
- From Greensleeves (LL 570)
- B1Greensleeves3:15
- From Concert Encores (LL 3004)
- B2Schön Rosmarin2:15
- From Gems Forever (LL 3032)
- B3I Could Have Danced All Night3:00
- From Song Hits From Theatreland (LL1219)
- B4Some Enchanted Eveving3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Showcase are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Showcase are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 1964.
When was Showcase first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, Canada. One of them is London Records SS 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Showcase is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SS 1, MS 5, SS 1E, LL. 3095) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL 4340-1E and ZAL 4341-1E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Showcase 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.
