US
March 1945- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C-107Columbia C 107
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
Morton Gould And His OrchestraAfter Dark
Vinyl pressings
After Dark
by Morton Gould And His Orchestra · 1945
12 pressings3 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
After Dark was first pressed on vinyl in 1945. 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 After Dark
2 pressings came out in 1945, 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.
Canada
March 1945- Label and catalog number
- Columbia D134-5
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Canada | Columbia D134-5First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1945 | US | Columbia C-107 / Columbia C 107First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1946 | US | Columbia C-107 / Columbia C 107Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1949 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 4134LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1949 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 4134LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Columbia ML-4134LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia Masterworks ML 4134LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Chile | Columbia Masterworks LPC-35038LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia A-10237", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 4134LP, 10", Album, Reissue | LP, 10", Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia C-107 / Columbia C 107Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 4134LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ATemptation
- BSpeak Low
- CDancing In The Dark
- DBesame Mucho
- EThat Old Black Magic
- FI Get A Kick Out Of You
- GI've Got You Under My Skin
- HThe Very Thought Of You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of After Dark are there?
12 vinyl pressings of After Dark are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1945 and 1950.
When was After Dark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1945, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia C-107, released March 1945.
How do I tell if my copy of After Dark is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C-107, D134-5) 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 After Dark 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.