US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 565
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL9244-1A Bell Sound Audio MottifSide A
ZAL9245-1A Bell Sound Audio MottifSide B
MantovaniThe World Of Mantovani
Vinyl pressings
The World Of Mantovani
by Mantovani · 1969
10 pressings5 countriesBig BandJazz
The World Of Mantovani was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 World Of Mantovani
7 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 565
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 565
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o T 1 ZAL 9244-1C Bell Sound A4Side A runout
o T 1 ZAL 9245-1C bell Sound B7Side B runout
ZAL 9244Side A label
ZAL 9245Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 565
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZAL -9244--1S Ⅰ+ /\3A stamped, + etched
ZAL -9245--1S Ⅰ+ /\1B stamped, + etched
ZAL 9244A label
ZAL 9245B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 565
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P o ZAL 9244-1B Bell Sound 10A side variant 1
P o ZAL 9245-1B Bell Sound A 6B side variant 1
P ZAL9244-1B Bell Sound C3A side variant 2
P ZAL9245-1B Bell Sound C3B side variant 2
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKLA 7660
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL9244
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Decca SKLA 7660First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | London Records PS 565First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | London Records PS 565First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records ST-93012 / London Records PS 565LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1969 | US | London Records PS 565First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records PS 565First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records PS 565First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records PS 565First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | London Records ARL-9244LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | London Records ZAL 9244LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Where Is Love3:27
- A2Windmills Of Your Mind2:40
- A3My Way3:19
- A4Theme From "Romeo And Juliet"5:03
- A5My Cherie Amour2:48
- A6Theme From "The Virginian"2:43
- B1Where Did Our Summers Go3:28
- B2Theme From "Elvira Madigan"4:17
- B3I'm A Better Man3:16
- B4Aquarius2:49
- B5Quentin's Theme3:03
- B6Love Me Tonight2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The World Of Mantovani are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The World Of Mantovani are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was The World Of Mantovani first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is London Records PS 565.
How do I tell if my copy of The World Of Mantovani is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PS 565, SKLA 7660) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL9244-1A Bell Sound Audio Mottif and ZAL9245-1A Bell Sound Audio Mottif. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The World Of 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.
