US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Grand Prix Series K-197
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AK-197-A MONO LW 11-1-7-62
AK-197-B LW 11-1-7-62
Ralph Stone And His OrchestraThe Million Sellers
Vinyl pressings
The Million Sellers
by Ralph Stone And His Orchestra · 1962
10 pressings3 countriesJazz
The Million Sellers was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Million Sellers
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Grand Prix Series K-197First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | International Award Series AK-197LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Design Records SDLP-229LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Grand Prix Series K-197LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | International Award Series AKS-197LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Grand Prix Series K-197LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Grand Prix Series K-197LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Grand Prix Series KS 197LP | LP |
| ? | USA & Canada | Design Records SDLP-229LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | USA & Canada | Design Records K-197 / Design Records DLP-229LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Deep In The Heart Of Texas
- A2Georgia On My Mind
- A3Lisbon Antigua
- A4Up A Lazy River
- A5Amor
- B1Patricia
- B2You Are My Sunshine
- B3The Great Pretender
- B4The Tree Bells
- B5Green Eyes
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Million Sellers are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Million Sellers are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was The Million Sellers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Grand Prix Series K-197.
How do I tell if my copy of The Million Sellers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K-197) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AK-197-A MONO LW 11-1-7-62 and AK-197-B LW 11-1-7-62. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Million Sellers 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.