France
1981- Label and catalog number
- PRT 520384Vogue 520384
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
520384 ASide A Label
520384 BSide B Label
The Frank Barber OrchestraMeddlin' With Miller
Vinyl pressings
Meddlin' With Miller
by The Frank Barber Orchestra · 1981
10 pressings9 countriesSwingBig BandDiscoJazz
Meddlin' With Miller was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Meddlin' With Miller
4 pressings came out in 1981, 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- PRT N. 143
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Barbados
1981- Label and catalog number
- PRT 143
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1981- Label and catalog number
- PRT TRC 3089
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TRC 3089A
TRC 3089B
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Barbados | PRT 143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | PRT 520384 / Vogue 520384First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | PRT TRC 3089First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | PRT N. 143First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Mexico | PRT GX-01-1246LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Peru | PRT 70-002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | PRT ZL-548LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Victory Records VIC 702LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Venezuela | PRT PL-6041-B-RLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | PRT N. 143LP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Glen Miller Medley
- Duke Ellington Medley
- Artie Shaw Medley
- Dorsey Brothers Medley
- Louis Armstrong Medley
- Benny Goodman Medley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Meddlin' With Miller are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Meddlin' With Miller are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Meddlin' With Miller first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, UK, Barbados, South Africa. One of them is PRT 520384.
How do I tell if my copy of Meddlin' With Miller is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 520384, N. 143, 143, TRC 3089) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 520384 A and 520384 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Meddlin' With Miller 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.