UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4542Decca LK.4542
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL.5979
ARL.5980
"O What A Lovely War" CastOh What A Lovely War (A Musical Entertainment)
Vinyl pressings
Oh What A Lovely War (A Musical Entertainment)
by "O What A Lovely War" Cast · 1963
11 pressings3 countriesPopStage & Screen
Oh What A Lovely War was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Oh What A Lovely War
2 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4542Decca SKL.4542
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | UK | Decca LK 4542 / Decca LK.4542First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Decca SKL 4542 / Decca SKL.4542First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Decca SPA 27 / Decca SPA.27LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SPA 27LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SPA 27 / Decca SPA.27LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SPA 27 / Decca SPA.27LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | UK | That's Entertainment Records TER 1043LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca PA 27LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca SPA 27LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SPA 27LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | USA & Canada | London Records OS 25906LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Overture
- A2Row, Row, Tow
- A3Your King And Country Want You
- A4Belgium Put The Kibosh On The Kaiser
- A5Are We Downhearted No
- A6Hold Your Hand Out Naughty Boy
- A7I'll Make A Man Of You
- A8Pack Up Your Troubles
- A9Hitchy Koo
- A10Heilige Nacht
- A11Christmas Day In The Cookhouse
- A12Good Byee
- B1Oh It's A Lovely War
- B2Gassed Last Night
- B3There's A Long Long Trail
- B4Hush Here Comes A Whizzbang
- B5They Were Only Playing Leapfrog
- B6I Wore A Tunic
- B7Joe Soap's Army
- B8When This Lousy War Is Over
- B9Wash Me In The Water
- B10I Want To Go Home
- B11The Bells Of Hell
- B12Keep The Home Fires Burning
- B13La Chanson De Craonne
- B14I Don't Want To Be A Soldier
- B15They Didn't Believe Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh What A Lovely War are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Oh What A Lovely War are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1963 and 1983.
When was Oh What A Lovely War first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK. One of them is Decca LK 4542.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh What A Lovely War is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LK 4542, SKL 4542) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL.5979 and ARL.5980. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oh What A Lovely War 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.