US
1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE-4292MGM Records E/SE-4292
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STEREO Side 1 SE4292A Side
STEREO Side 2 SE4292B Side
Riz OrtolaniThe Yellow Rolls-Royce (Original Soundtrack)
Vinyl pressings
The Yellow Rolls-Royce (Original Soundtrack)
by Riz Ortolani · 1965
12 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackEasy ListeningCool JazzJazz
The Yellow Rolls-Royce was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Yellow Rolls-Royce
8 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 5 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E-4292MGM Records E/SE-4292
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E-4292- S-1 65-MG-528-REV.A Side
E-4294 S-2 65-MG-529B Side
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E-4292MGM Records E4292
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E- 4292 S-1 65 - MG- 528 REV F.G. 14ISide A runout
E-4292 S - 2 65- MG - 527 F.G. 134 ⎎Side B runout
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE-4292MGM Records E/SE-4292
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SE-4292 SIDE [ "2" ruled out] 1 65-ST-328 REV.A Side
SE-4292 SIDE 2 65-ST-329B Side
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM-C-997
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XMG 235-1 NGSide A runout, variant 1
2XMG 236-1 NGSide B runout, variant 1
2XMG 235-1 NG G 1Side A runout, variant 2
2XMG 236-1 NG G 1Side B runout, variant 2
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM-02-997MGM Records MGM 02 997
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XMGMX 159 2XMG235Runout, Etched, Side A
XMGMX 160 2XMG236Runout, Etched, Side B
2XMG235 XM-G-MX159Label, Side A
2XMG236 XM-G-MX160Label, Side B
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | MGM Records MGM-02-997 / MGM Records MGM 02 997First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | MGM Records HI-FI 65 047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | Spain | MGM Records 65 500First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | MGM Records MGM-C-997First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records SE-4292 / MGM Records E/SE-4292First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records E-4292 / MGM Records E/SE-4292First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records E-4292 / MGM Records E4292First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | MGM Records SE-4292 / MGM Records E/SE-4292First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Spain | MGM Records 23 15 088LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | MGM Records MGMC997LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | MGM Records SE-4292LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | MGM Records MGM-JC 997LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Yellow Rolls-Royce (Main Title)3:25
- A2Eloise3:11
- A3Forget Domani (Fast Tempo)2:39
- A4Mae2:29
- A5Pisa1:01
- A6Military Band (Ascot)1:34
- A7Forget Domani (Slow Tempo)4:31
- B1Now And Then2:41
- B2Military Band (Eloise)2:01
- B3David's Square In Florence2:16
- B4Going To Soriano1:55
- B5Forget Domani2:01
- B6Finale4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Yellow Rolls-Royce are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Yellow Rolls-Royce are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1965 and 1972.
When was The Yellow Rolls-Royce first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is MGM Records SE-4292.
How do I tell if my copy of The Yellow Rolls-Royce is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SE-4292, E-4292, MGM-C-997, MGM-02-997) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STEREO Side 1 SE4292 and STEREO Side 2 SE4292. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Yellow Rolls-Royce 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.
