US
September 1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W1056
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
The Concert Arts Symphonic BandThe Military Band
Vinyl pressings
The Military Band
by The Concert Arts Symphonic Band · 1958
15 pressings7 countriesMilitaryMarchesBrass & Military
The Military Band was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 The Military Band
2 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W1056
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Capitol Records W1056First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Capitol Records W1056First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Japan | Capitol Records OLP 6010", Album | 10", Album |
| 1960 | Japan | Capitol Records CSP 1025LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records SW 1056 / Capitol Records SW-1056LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Leico Record PLS-3131LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Capitol Records SW 1056LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records SW 1056LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Capitol Records SW1056LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Taiwan | Tower Record TWL-1128LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records LCT 6167LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records SLCT 6167LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-1056LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW 1056LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW 1056LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Reveille0:20
- A2The U.S. Field Artillery March2:31
- A3Anchors Aweigh2:50
- A4U.S. Marines On Parade2:40
- A5U.S. Air Force Song2:37
- A6Semper Paratus2:40
- A7Taps
- A8The Star-Spangled Banner1:45
- B1The Stars & Stripes Forever3:27
- B2Semper Fidelis2:35
- B3National Emblem2:52
- B4El Capitan2:15
- B5Washington Post2:46
- B6The Thunderer2:09
- B7Under The Double Eagle2:30
- B8American Patrol4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Military Band are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Military Band are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 1967.
When was The Military Band first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records W1056, released September 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of The Military Band is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W1056) 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 The Military Band 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.