Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1615London Records LL. 1615
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL. 3398Label Side A
ARL. 3399Label Side B
Stanley BlackTropical Moonlight
Vinyl pressings
Tropical Moonlight
by Stanley Black · 1957
12 pressings9 countriesEasy ListeningJazzLatin
Tropical Moonlight was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Tropical Moonlight
4 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 2 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1615London Records LL. 1615
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1615
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1615
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA ARL-3398-1ASide A runout, stamped
CA ARL-3399-2ASide B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | London Records LL 1615 / London Records LL. 1615First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | London Records LL 1615 / London Records LL. 1615First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | US | London Records LL 1615First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | London Records LL 1615First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | South Africa | Decca LK 4176 / Decca LK.4176LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Decca LK 4176 / Decca LK.4176LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jamaica | Decca ECS 2098 / London Records ARL-3398LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Mexico | Richmond B-20204LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Decca ECS 2098 / Eclipse ECS 2098LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | London Records LLS 4.027LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | India | Decca LK4176LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | London Records LLC 3004 / London Records LLC. 3004LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Tropical
- A2The Kiss In Your Eyes
- A3Paradise
- A4Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- A5Two Silhouettes
- A6Come Back To Sorrento
- A7Turista
- B1April In Portugal
- B2La Vie En Rose
- B3Jamaican Rumba
- B4Stranger In Paradise
- B5Atlantide
- B6Mon Coeur Est Un Violon
- B7Neja Do Cabelo Duro
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tropical Moonlight are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tropical Moonlight are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1957 and 1971.
When was Tropical Moonlight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in Canada, US. One of them is London Records LL 1615.
How do I tell if my copy of Tropical Moonlight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LL 1615) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL. 3398 and ARL. 3399. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tropical Moonlight 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.
