Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 12 278
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
Sammy Kaye And His OrchestraCharade
Vinyl pressings
Charade
by Sammy Kaye And His Orchestra · 1964
10 pressings6 countriesScoreEasy ListeningJazzStage & Screen
Charade 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 Charade
9 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31589
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31589
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31589
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 114294 4 2Runout side A, variant 1
45 114286 3 2Runout side B, variant 1
45 114294 3 2Runout side A, variant 2
45 114286 4 2Runout side B, variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31589
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31589
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Decca 31589First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Germany | Brunswick 12 278First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Japan | Decca DS-342First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Festival Records FK-593First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | Decca 31589First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Decca 31589First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Decca 31589First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Decca 31589First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Decca 31589First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | Decca D 400247", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ACharade
- BMaria Elena
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Charade are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Charade are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Charade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Germany, US, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Brunswick 12 278.
How do I tell if my copy of Charade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 278, 31589, DS-342, FK-593) 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 Charade 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.