US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-3290
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Roger WilliamsMr. Piano
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Piano
by Roger Williams · 1962
17 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Mr. Piano 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 Mr. Piano
12 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1290
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1290
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1290
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-3290
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KS2-3290- - -ASide A
KS2-3290B -2 ARC 7262Side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-3290
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KS 3290 A-61 BB7 IIID
KS 3290 B-56 BB7 IIIIIIIC
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | Kapp Records PK 6010First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Brazil | Kapp Records KLP-692First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Kapp Records KS-3290First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Kapp Records KL-1290First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Kapp Records PK6010 / Kapp Records PK 6010First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Kapp Records PK S 6010 / Kapp Records PKS6010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Kapp Records KS-3290First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Kapp Records KL-1290First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Kapp Records KL-1290First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Kapp Records KL-1290First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Kapp Records KS-3290First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Kapp Records KS-3290First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Large World LW-169LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Kapp Records S2CEK-001 / Kapp Records SCEK-002LP | LP |
| ? | Australia | Kapp Records PKS-6010LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Kapp Records KL-1290LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Kapp Records KS-3290LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Brahms' Hungarian Dance No. 52:45
- A2Misty3:52
- A3The Sweetest Sounds2:02
- A4Al-di-La2:48
- A5The Lorelei4:20
- A6Niagara Theme2:35
- B1Stranger On The Shore3:01
- B2Theme From Dr. Kildare2:01
- B3Lollipops And Roses3:16
- B4Theme From Intermezzo2:52
- B5Theme From Ben Casey2:45
- B6Hatari2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Piano are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Mr. Piano are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1967.
When was Mr. Piano first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Kapp Records KS-3290.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Piano is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KS-3290, KL-1290, PK 6010, KLP-692) 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 Mr. Piano 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.
