US
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA234-G
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
UA-LA-234-G-1 /2 EckSide A
UA-LA-234-G-2 /2 EckSide B
Martin DennyThe Very Best Of Martin Denny
Vinyl pressings
The Very Best Of Martin Denny
by Martin Denny · 1974
11 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningSpace-AgePacificJazz
The Very Best Of Martin Denny was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Very Best Of Martin Denny
3 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA234-G
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
UA-LAQ34-G-1 ╱︳ EcKSide A Etched
UA-LA234-G-2 ╱︳ EcKSide B Etched
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA234-G
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA234-GFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA234-GFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA234-GFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Israel | United Artists Records UA-LA 383-ELP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1975 | New Zealand | United Artists Records L-35448 / United Artists Records UAL 35448LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA383-ELP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA383-ELP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA383-G / United Artists Records UA-LA383-ELP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA383-ELP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1975 | Venezuela | United Artists Records UA-LA383-ELP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | United Artists Records L 35448 / United Artists Records L-35,448LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Quiet Village3:38
- A2Bali Hai2:55
- A3Hawaiian Wedding Song2:50
- A4Pearly Shells2:31
- A5Ebb Tide3:09
- A6Beyond The Reef2:38
- B1The Enchanted Sea2:00
- B2Martinique2:55
- B3More (Theme From Mondo Cane)2:42
- B4Tiny Bubbles2:15
- B5A Taste Of Honey3:07
- B6Beyond The Sea (La Mer)2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Very Best Of Martin Denny are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Very Best Of Martin Denny are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was The Very Best Of Martin Denny first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Canada. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA234-G.
How do I tell if my copy of The Very Best Of Martin Denny is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA234-G) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UA-LA-234-G-1 /2 Eck and UA-LA-234-G-2 /2 Eck. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Very Best Of Martin Denny 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.
