UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 193
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-10852-2LEtching side A
ZAL-10853-P-2LEtching side B
Ronnie AldrichThe World Of Burt Bacharach
Vinyl pressings
The World Of Burt Bacharach
by Ronnie Aldrich · 1971
10 pressings7 countriesBig BandEasy ListeningPopFolk
The World Of Burt Bacharach was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 World Of Burt Bacharach
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 193Decca SPA.193
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-10852-3LEtching Side A
ZAL-10853-P-2LEtching Side B
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 193Decca SPA-193
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-10852-2L 2BStamped Side A runout
ZAL-10853-P-1L 2BStamped Side B runout
ZAL10852Side A label
ZAL10853Side A label
Israel
1971- Label and catalog number
- PAX isp1307
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Decca SPA 193 / Decca SPA-193First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Israel | PAX isp1307First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Decca SPA 193First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Decca SPA 193 / Decca SPA.193First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | London Records SLC-4555LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Decca SPA 193 / Decca SPA.193LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Chile | London Records ZAL 10852 PLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | London Records 4600LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca SPA 193 / Decca SPA.193LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SPA 193 / Decca SPA.193LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Wives And Lovers
- A2Alfie
- A3Odds And Ends
- A4Where There's A Heartache
- A5This Guy's In Love With You
- A6(They Long To Be) Close To You
- B1What The World Needs Now Is Love
- B2Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
- B3The April Fools
- B4Paper Maché
- B5The Look Of Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The World Of Burt Bacharach are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The World Of Burt Bacharach are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1982.
When was The World Of Burt Bacharach first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Australia, Israel. One of them is Decca SPA 193.
How do I tell if my copy of The World Of Burt Bacharach is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPA 193, isp1307) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-10852-2L and ZAL-10853-P-2L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The World Of Burt Bacharach 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.
