US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1136
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
BELL-1136SA-CP KENDUNRunout Side A
BELL 1136-SB-CP KENDUNRunout Side B
Nana MouskouriAn American Album
Vinyl pressings
An American Album
by Nana Mouskouri · 1973
16 pressings10 countriesVocalPop
An American Album was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 An American Album
9 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1136
- Format
- LP, Promo
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 6325 319
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6325 319-A-3 K QRunout side A
6325 319-B-3 K QRunout side B
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 6325 319
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6325-319A-4Y 1ASide A runout variant 1 stamped:
6325-319B-4Y 1ASide B runout variant 1 stamped:
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 6325 319
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6325319 1Y 320Side A runout, stamped
10 AA 6325319 2Y 320Side B runout, stamped
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 6830 166
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Fontana 6325 319First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | Fontana 6325 319First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Fontana 6325 319First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Fontana 6830 166First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Fontana 6830 166First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Fontana 6325 319First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | South Africa | Fontana 6325 319First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Bell Records BELL 1136First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | US | Bell Records BELL 1136First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Australia | Fontana 6325 319LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Ireland | Philips 6312 037 / Fontana 6312 037LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Fontana SFX-5142LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Fontana ACB 00164 / Fontana 6312 037LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1974 | UK | Fontana 6312 037LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Summit Concorde SCD 499 008LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Fontana 6325 319LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1To Be The One You Love3:18
- A2Mayday2:56
- A3I Dreamed You2:16
- A4Danny Come Home (A Town Near Montreal)3:29
- A5Where Did They Go3:36
- A6Dance Over The Water2:42
- B1The Singer2:46
- B2The Love Song2:37
- B3Dandelion2:28
- B4Like A Main Theme2:43
- B5Just Another Face2:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of An American Album are there?
16 vinyl pressings of An American Album are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1973 and 1980.
When was An American Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Bell Records BELL 1136.
How do I tell if my copy of An American Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 1136, 6325 319, 6830 166) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BELL-1136SA-CP KENDUN and BELL 1136-SB-CP KENDUN. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is An American Album 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.
