Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4246
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-11454-1LSide 1
ZAL-11455-2LSide 2
Vinyl pressings
A Tribute To Charlie Chaplin
by Stanley Black · 1972
22 pressings15 countriesEasy ListeningJazzStage & Screen
A Tribute To Charlie Chaplin was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 A Tribute To Charlie Chaplin
11 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4246
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4246
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-11454-1LSide A
ZAL-11455-2LSide B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44184
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Argentina
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records 6695
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44184
- 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | London Records 6695First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca PFS 4246First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca PFS 4246First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | London Records SP 44184First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Decca PFS 4246First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Decca PFSI 4246First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | London Records GP 126First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Portugal | Decca PPFS 4246First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Decca PFS 4246First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | London Records SP 44184First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Venezuela | London Records SP-44184First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Decca PFS 4246LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | Spain | Decca 54346 / Orlador 54346LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1977 | Spain | Decca PFS 4246LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | London Records GP-9046LP | LP |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Brazil | London Records 30 010 / London Records 30010LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Brazil | London Records 30 010 / London Records 30010LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | London Records 832 080-ILP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | London Records 31C 064 60687LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Decca PFS 4246LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Turkey | Decca PFS 4246 / Decca 1074LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Modern Times: Smile
- A2Chaplin Revue: Texas
- A3City Lights: Who'll Buy My Violets
- A4The Kid: Morning Promenade
- A5The Great Dictator: Medley Including "Napoli March", "Falling Star", "Ze Boulevardier"
- B1Limelight: Theme
- B2Modern Times: Titina
- B3A King In New York: Mandolin Serenade
- B4Chaplin Revue: Green Lantern Rag
- B5A Countess From Hong Kong: This Is My Song
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Tribute To Charlie Chaplin are there?
22 vinyl pressings of A Tribute To Charlie Chaplin are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1972 and 1987.
When was A Tribute To Charlie Chaplin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Belgium, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Decca PFS 4246.
How do I tell if my copy of A Tribute To Charlie Chaplin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PFS 4246, SP 44184, 6695, PFSI 4246) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-11454-1L and ZAL-11455-2L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Tribute To Charlie Chaplin 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.
