UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4028Decca PFS.4028
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5853-3ESide 1 Stamped
ZAL-5854-1ESide 2 Stamped
ZAL.5853Side 1 Label
ZAL.5854Side 2 Label
Vinyl pressings
The Magnificent Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich
by Ronnie Aldrich · 1963
19 pressings9 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
The Magnificent Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Magnificent Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich
8 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44029
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5853-5L U Iside A runout stamped
ZAL-5854-4L U Iside B runout stamped
ZAL.5853side A label
ZAL.5854side B label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44029
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44029
- Format
- LP, Album · gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5853-5L H JT 1Side A runout
ZAL-5854-4L H JT 1Side B runout
ZAL 5853Side A label
ZAL 5854Side B label
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKLA 7572Decca SKLA-7572
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 SW ZAL-5853-3ERunout Side 1
12 SW ZAL-5854-1ERunout Side 2
ZAL5853Label Side 1
ZAL5854Label Side 2
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44029
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
14 SW B ZAL-5853-3Eside A runout stamped
21 SW ZAL-5854-1Eside B runout stamped
ZAL.5853side A label
ZAL.5854side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Decca SKLA 7572 / Decca SKLA-7572First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | London Records SP 44029First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | London Records LL 3311First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Decca PFS.4028First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Decca PFS 4028 / Decca PFS.4028First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | London Records SP 44029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | London Records SP 44029First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | London Records SP 44029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Japan | London Records SLC 4430LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Decca LK 4574 / Decca LK.4574LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Spain | Decca PFS 4028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1968 | UK | Decca PFS 4028LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Mexico | London Records LPR 54004 / London Records SP-44029LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca 200.232LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | London Records B-20276LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Spain | Decca PFS 4028LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca PFS 4028LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca PFS 4028LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | London Records SP-44029LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ebb Tide
- A2The Very Thought Of You
- A3I'll Be Seeing You
- A4Love Letters
- A5Long Ago And Far Away
- A6How Deep Is The Ocean
- B1Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- B2Stella By Starlight
- B3Among My Souvenirs
- B4Darn That Dream
- B5Evening Star
- B6Where Or When
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Magnificent Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Magnificent Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1963 and 1981.
When was The Magnificent Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca PFS 4028.
How do I tell if my copy of The Magnificent Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PFS 4028, SP 44029, SKLA 7572, LL 3311) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-5853-3E and ZAL-5854-1E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Magnificent Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich 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.
