Italy
1957- Label and catalog number
- Philips 322 219 BF
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA 322 219 1 FA label
AA 322 219 2 FB label
Mitch Miller And His Orchestra And ChorusThe River Kwai March
Vinyl pressings
The River Kwai March
by Mitch Miller And His Orchestra And Chorus · 1957
21 pressings5 countriesSoundtrackMarchesBrass & MilitaryStage & Screen
The River Kwai March was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 River Kwai March
1 pressing came out in 1957, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Italy | Philips 322 219 BFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Denmark | Philips 322 219 BF7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1958 | Denmark | Philips 322 219 BF7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1958 | Denmark | Philips 322 219 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Denmark | Philips 322 219 BF7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1958 | Denmark | Philips 322 219 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Denmark | Philips 322 219 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Denmark | Philips 322 219 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Denmark | Philips 322 219 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Denmark | Philips 322 219 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Germany | Philips BF 322 2197", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Netherlands | Philips 322 219 BF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Netherlands | Philips 322 219 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Netherlands | Philips 322 219 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Philips 322 219 BF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Denmark | Philips 322 219 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Denmark | Philips 322 219 BF7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Denmark | Philips 322 219 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Italy | Philips 332 219 BF7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Philips 322.219 BF7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Philips 322.219 BF7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1The River Kwai March
- A2Colonel Bogey
- BThe Bowery Grenadiers
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The River Kwai March are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The River Kwai March are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was The River Kwai March first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in Italy. One of them is Philips 322 219 BF.
How do I tell if my copy of The River Kwai March is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 322 219 BF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 322 219 1 F and AA 322 219 2 F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The River Kwai March 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.
