US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 25622
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
113,385A label
113,387✤B label
Robert Maxwell, His Harp And OrchestraShangri-La
Vinyl pressings
Shangri-La
by Robert Maxwell, His Harp And Orchestra · 1964
10 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningPop
Shangri-La was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Shangri-La
10 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 6 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 25622
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 25622
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 113385 1 II 1A-Side Runout
45 113387 1 I 1B-Side Runout
(113,385)A-Side Label
(113,387)✤B-Side Label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 25622
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promotional Copy Not For Sale
- Runout / matrix
45 113385 4 2
45 113387 3 2
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05907
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05907
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
113,385Side A Label
113,387Side B Label
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Festival Records FK-590First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Canada | Decca 25622First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Germany | Brunswick 12 277First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Festival Records FK-590First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick 05907First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | UK | Brunswick 05907First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Decca 25622First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | Decca 25622First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Decca 25622First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Decca 25622First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AShangri-La2:02
- BThat Old Black Magic2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shangri-La are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Shangri-La are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Shangri-La first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca 25622.
How do I tell if my copy of Shangri-La is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 25622, 05907, FK-590, 12 277) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 113,385 and 113,387✤. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shangri-La 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.