UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips PB.1118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA318496 1F ▿2 //420 VSide A
AA318496 2F ▿2 //420 VSide B
The Dutch Swing College BandWilhelm Tell / Santa Lucia
Vinyl pressings
Wilhelm Tell / Santa Lucia
by The Dutch Swing College Band · 1961
10 pressings4 countriesDixielandJazz
Wilhelm Tell / Santa Lucia 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 Wilhelm Tell / Santa Lucia
8 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips PB.1118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre label
Germany
March 1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips 318 496 PF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
X AA318496 1F 1ARunout side A, variant 1
X AA318496 2F 1ARunout side B, variant 1
X AA318496 1F E Made in GermanyRunout side A, variant 2
X AA318496 2F E Made in GermanyRunout side B, variant 2
Netherlands
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips 318 496 PF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6D AA 318496 1F 1 670 118Runout side A variant 1
6D AA 318496 2F 1 670 11Runout side B variant 1
6D AA 318496 1F 1 670 1113Runout side A variant 2
6D AA 318496 2F 1 670 1 1 10Runout side B variant 2
Netherlands
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips 702 108 PW
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6D AA 702108 1W 670Runout side A
6D AA 702108 2W 670Runout side B
Scandinavia
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips 318 496 PF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Netherlands | Philips 318 496 PFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Netherlands | Philips 702 108 PWFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1961 | Scandinavia | Philips 318 496 PFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Scandinavia | Philips 318 496 PFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1961 | UK | Philips PB.1118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | Philips PB.1118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Germany | Philips 318 496 PFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | Germany | Philips 318 496 PFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 318 496 PF7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Scandinavia | Philips 318 496 PF7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASanta Lucia
- BWilhelm Tell
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wilhelm Tell / Santa Lucia are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Wilhelm Tell / Santa Lucia are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Wilhelm Tell / Santa Lucia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, Germany, Netherlands, Scandinavia. One of them is Philips PB.1118.
How do I tell if my copy of Wilhelm Tell / Santa Lucia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB.1118, 318 496 PF, 702 108 PW) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA318496 1F ▿2 //420 V and AA318496 2F ▿2 //420 V. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wilhelm Tell / Santa Lucia 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.
