US
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44042London Records SP.44042
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Ronnie AldrichThe Romantic Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich
Vinyl pressings
The Romantic Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich
by Ronnie Aldrich · 1964
18 pressings9 countriesBig BandEasy ListeningJazz
The Romantic Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich 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 The Romantic Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich
8 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
- London Records LL 3348
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4039Decca PFS.4039
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL.6063Side A label, inverted
ZAL.6064Side B label, inverted
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4593Decca LK.4593
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL.6063Side A label, inverted
ARL.6064Side B label, inverted
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44042London Records SP.44024
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Japan
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records SLC 4438
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | London Records SP 44042 / London Records SP.44024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Japan | London Records SLC 4438First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Mexico | London Records SP.44 042 / Peerless S P 44042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Decca PFS 4039 / Decca PFS.4039First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Decca LK 4593 / Decca LK.4593First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | London Records SP 44042 / London Records SP.44042First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | London Records LL 3348First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Venezuela | London Records SP-44042First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Spain | Decca PFS 4039LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Mexico | Richmond B-20294LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Decca PFS 4039LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Decca Gold Crown DGS 17LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Mexico | London Records LPR 54026 / London Records LPR-54026LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca PFS 4039 / Decca PFS 4.039LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca PFS 4.039 BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca PFS 4039LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca PFS 4039LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | London Records SP-44042LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Deep Purple
- A2More Than You Know
- A3I'll Never Smile Again
- A4Embraceable You
- A5Don't Blame Me
- A6I Have Dreamed
- B1September Song
- B2I'm In The Mood For Love
- B3If I Loved You
- B4Lonely Lover
- B5Moonlight In Vermont
- B6Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Romantic Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Romantic Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1964 and 1982.
When was The Romantic Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is London Records SP 44042.
How do I tell if my copy of The Romantic Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 44042, LL 3348, PFS 4039, LK 4593) 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 The Romantic 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.
