UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4086Decca LK.4086
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ARL 2131-1AA Side Runout
ARL 2132-1AB Side Runout
ARL.2131A Side Label (inverted parentheses)
ARL.2132B Side Label (inverted parentheses)
Robert Farnon And His OrchestraTwo Cigarettes In The Dark
Vinyl pressings
Two Cigarettes In The Dark
by Robert Farnon And His Orchestra · 1954
10 pressings5 countriesJazzPop
Two Cigarettes In The Dark was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Two Cigarettes In The Dark
1 pressing came out in 1954, 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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | UK | Decca LK 4086 / Decca LK.4086First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | Spain | Decca LK 4086LP | LP |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LK 4086 / Decca LK.4086LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LK 4086 / Decca LK.4086LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Decca LK 4086LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Decca ECS 2053 / Eclipse ECS 2053LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | Decca ECS 2053 / Eclipse ECS 2053LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records LL 1052 / London Records LL.1052LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Decca LK 4086LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | London Records LL 1052 / London Records LL.1052LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Dancing In The Dark
- A2Cocktails For Two
- A3Two Cigarettes In The Dark
- A4The Touch Of Your Lips
- A5Where Or When
- A6By Candlelight
- A7The Very Thought Of You
- B1Isn't It Romantic
- B2I'm In The Mood For Love
- B3The Way You Look Tonight
- B4Moonlight Becomes You
- B5A Door Will Open
- B6Love Walked In
- B7Come Dance With Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Two Cigarettes In The Dark are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Two Cigarettes In The Dark are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1954 and 1974.
When was Two Cigarettes In The Dark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in UK. One of them is Decca LK 4086.
How do I tell if my copy of Two Cigarettes In The Dark is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LK 4086) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL 2131-1A and ARL 2132-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Two Cigarettes In The Dark 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.