UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK.4870
- Format
- LP, Mono
Merle EvansCircus Spectacular
Vinyl pressings
Circus Spectacular
by Merle Evans · 1967
11 pressings7 countriesField RecordingSpecial EffectsSpoken WordNon-Music
Circus Spectacular was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Circus Spectacular
9 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4122
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-7722-3LRunout Area Side A
ZAL-7751-1LRunout Area Side B
US
April 4, 1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44095
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-7722-3L C WT ISide 1 runout
ZAL-7723-4L BI KT ISide 2 runout
US
April 4, 1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records PM 55024
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL 7722A-side label
ARL 7723B-side label
US
April 4, 1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44095
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKLA 4870
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Phase 4
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Decca SKLA 4870First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | London Records SP 44095First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Decca PFSM 34122First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | South Africa | Decca PFS 34122First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | UK | Decca LK.4870First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Decca PFS 4122First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | London Records SP 44095First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | London Records PM 55024First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | London Records SP 44095First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Decca PFS 334122LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records PM 55024LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Fan Fare I
- A2Caesar's Triumphal March
- A3March Indienne
- A4Jungle Queen
- A5Russian Circus March
- A6Trombone Blues
- A7Wedding Of The Winds
- A8Symphonia March
- A9Fan Fare I
- B1Pahjama
- B2Olympia Hippodrome March
- B3Fan-Tan
- B4March-Royal Bridesmaids
- B5If I Had A Dream
- B6I'm Flying High
- B7Fan Fare II
- B8 Finale (Medley)
- B9March Ponderosa
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Circus Spectacular are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Circus Spectacular are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Circus Spectacular first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca LK.4870.
How do I tell if my copy of Circus Spectacular is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LK.4870, PFS 4122, SP 44095, PM 55024) 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 Circus Spectacular 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.