UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFM.24007
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-5134-2ASide 1 runout, stamped
ARL-5135-2ASide 2 runout, stamped
ARL.5134Side 1 label, inverted
ARL.5135Side 2 label, inverted
Vinyl pressings
Melody And Percussion For Two Pianos
by Ronnie Aldrich · 1961
21 pressings13 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Melody And Percussion For Two Pianos was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Melody And Percussion For Two Pianos
2 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5134-6L B-A 1side A runout stamped
ZAL-5135-9L 2Bside B runout stamped
ZAL.5134side A label
ZAL.5135side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | Decca PFM.24007First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | London Records SP 44007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | London Records SP 44007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | Colombia | Daro Internacional SP 44007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | Greece | Decca PFS 34007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Decca PFSM 34007 / Decca PFSM.34007LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Taiwan | Ring Ring Records RRLP-2130LP | LP |
| 1962 | UK | Decca PFS 34007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | UK | Decca PFS 34007 / Decca PFS.34007LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Decca SP 44007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | UK | Decca PFS 34007 / Decca PFS.34007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | London Records P 54007 / London Records P.54007LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Chile | London Records SLLC-38422LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Spain | Decca PFS 34007 / Decca PFS. 34.007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | World Record Club R 02146 / World Record Club R-02146LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1977 | Spain | Decca PFS 34007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca SKLA 7528 / Decca SKLA-7528LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Belgium | Decca PFS 34007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | London Records SP 44007LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | London Records SP 44007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Venezuela | London Records SP-44007LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Unforgettable
- A2Secret Love
- A3To Each His Own
- A4Ruby
- A5April In Portugal
- A6My One And Only Love
- B1Autumn Leaves
- B2Misty
- B3Golden Earrings
- B4Young At Heart
- B5April Fool
- B6The Gypsy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Melody And Percussion For Two Pianos are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Melody And Percussion For Two Pianos are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1961 and 1977.
When was Melody And Percussion For Two Pianos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, US. One of them is Decca PFM.24007.
How do I tell if my copy of Melody And Percussion For Two Pianos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PFM.24007, SP 44007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-5134-2A and ARL-5135-2A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Melody And Percussion For Two Pianos 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.
