US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 1215Warner Bros. Records 1215
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Raoul Meynard And His OrchestraContinental Visa
Vinyl pressings
Continental Visa
by Raoul Meynard And His Orchestra · 1958
10 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningPop
Continental Visa was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Continental Visa
5 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 3 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records B 1215Warner Bros. Records 1215
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R-8035-R3 US PAT#RE23.946 G.B. PAT#713.418Runout side A, stamped
R-8036-R-1 US PAT#RE23.946 G.B. PAT#713.418Runout side B, stamped
8035Label side A
8036Label side B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records B 1215Warner Bros. Records 1215
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records B 1215
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Spain
1958- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 1215
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records B 1215First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records W 1215First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 1215 / Warner Bros. Records 1215First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Warner Bros. Records B 1215 / Warner Bros. Records 1215First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Warner Bros. Records B 1215 / Warner Bros. Records 1215First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WS 1215 / Warner Bros. Records WS 1215LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WS 8006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records W-1215 / Warner Bros. Records W 1215LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records WM 4006LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records B 1215LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Poor People Of Paris
- A2La Vie En Rose
- A3Delicado
- A4Beyond The Sea (La Mer)
- A5The Petite Waltz
- A6The Harry Lime Theme
- B1Autumn Leaves
- B2Anna
- B3Fascination
- B4Comme Ci, Comme Ca
- B5Symphony
- B6April In Portugal
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Continental Visa are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Continental Visa are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 1960.
When was Continental Visa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Canada, Spain. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BS 1215.
How do I tell if my copy of Continental Visa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BS 1215, B 1215, W 1215) 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 Continental Visa 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.