UK
December 1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca STO 102Decca STO.102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo · 3-Prong Centre
MantovaniWaltz Encores
Vinyl pressings
Waltz Encores
by Mantovani · 1958
14 pressings5 countriesClassicalClassical
Waltz Encores was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Waltz Encores
2 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
South Africa
December 1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca STO 102Decca STO.102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | South Africa | Decca STO 102 / Decca STO.102First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1958 | UK | Decca STO 102 / Decca STO.102First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1959 | Spain | Decca STO 1027", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | UK | Decca STO 102 / Decca STO.1027", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | Decca STO 1027", EP, Stereo | 7", EP, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Decca STO 1027", EP, Stereo | 7", EP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Decca STO 102 / Decca STO.1027", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Decca STO 102 / Decca STO.1027", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Spain | Decca STO 1027", EP, Reissue, Stereo | 7", EP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca SDX 20817", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Decca SDX 20817", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca STOM 1027", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | London Records SBE 160027", EP, Stereo | 7", EP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca STO.102 / Decca STO 1027", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Charmaine
- A2La Ronde
- B1"Moulin Rouge" Theme
- B2Lonely Ballerina
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waltz Encores are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Waltz Encores are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 1966.
When was Waltz Encores first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK, South Africa. One of them is Decca STO 102, released December 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Waltz Encores is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STO 102) 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 Waltz Encores 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.
