US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Crown Records CLP 5218
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Sounds Of A Thousand StringsGolden American Waltzes
Vinyl pressings
Golden American Waltzes
by Sounds Of A Thousand Strings · 1961
10 pressings2 countriesEasy ListeningLight MusicJazzPop
Golden American Waltzes 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 Golden American Waltzes
2 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year. 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
- Crown Records CLP 5218Crown Records 5218
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CLP-5218-1 Re5
CLP-5218-2 Re5
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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Crown Records CLP 5218First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Crown Records CLP 5218 / Crown Records 5218First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Crown Records CST 232LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Astor GG 471LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Coronet Records CX 145LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Coronet Records CXS 145LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Coronet Records CXS 145LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Crown Records 5409LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Celebrity Records UT 178LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Crown Records 5409 / Crown Records CST 5409LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Fascination
- A2You Tell Me Your Dream
- A3Down By The Old Mill Stream
- A4Melody Of Love
- A5Take Me Out To The Ball Game
- B1Meet Me Tonight In Dreamland
- B2I Love You Truly
- B3My Wild Irish Rose
- B4Love's Old Sweet Song
- B5Villa
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden American Waltzes are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Golden American Waltzes are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Golden American Waltzes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Crown Records CLP 5218.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden American Waltzes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLP 5218) 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 Golden American Waltzes 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.