US
December 1953- Label and catalog number
- Coral 61066
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W83980T44AA side stamped variant 1
W83981T39AB side stamped variant 1
W83980T41A 1A side stamped variant 2
W83981T48A 1B side stamped variant 2
Teresa BrewerOur Heartbreaking Waltz
Vinyl pressings
Our Heartbreaking Waltz
by Teresa Brewer · 1953
11 pressings4 countriesVocalPop
Our Heartbreaking Waltz was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Our Heartbreaking Waltz
9 pressings came out in 1953, 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
December 1953- Label and catalog number
- Coral 61066
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W83980T29A 3A side stamped
WL83981A6 3B side stamped
83980A side label
83981 ◈B side label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61066
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Coral 61066
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61066
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 83980 37 1A side runout
45-83981 4 1B side runout
45-83980A side label
45-83981◈B side label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61066
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-83983A2 ⑤A Side - Variant 2
45-83981A2 1 ⑤B Side - Variant 2
45-83980A Side Label
45-83981◈B Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Coral 9-61066First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Coral 61066First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Coral 9-61066First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Coral 9-61066First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Coral 61066First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | Coral 9-61066First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Coral 61066First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Coral 61066First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Coral 61066First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | New Zealand | Columbia DO.70086Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Coral 61066Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOur Heartbreaking Waltz2:42
- BBell Bottom Blues2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Our Heartbreaking Waltz are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Our Heartbreaking Waltz are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1953 and 1954.
When was Our Heartbreaking Waltz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Canada. One of them is Coral 61066, released December 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of Our Heartbreaking Waltz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 61066, 9-61066) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W83980T44A and W83981T39A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Our Heartbreaking Waltz 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.
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