US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mayflower Records M-16
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-JB-378-N1#3 [lathe]A-Side Runout Etching
45-JB-379-N4 [lathe]B-Side Runout Etching
JB-378A-Side Label
JB-379B-Side Label
The IslandersThe Enchanted Sea / Pollyanna
Vinyl pressings
The Enchanted Sea / Pollyanna
by The Islanders · 1959
17 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningSpace-AgePopFolk
The Enchanted Sea / Pollyanna was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Enchanted Sea / Pollyanna
11 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 8 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mayflower Records M-16
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-JB-378-N3 1 ✲A-Side Runout Etching
45-JB-379-N7 1 ✲B-Side Runout Etching
JB-378A-Side Label
JB-379B-Side Label
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International 45-JAR-215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1959- Label and catalog number
- W & G WG-SPN-833
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Reo 8419
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Germany
1959- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International 75 031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-75 031 xLabel side A
45-75 031 yLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | W & G WG-SPN-833First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | Reo 8419First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1959 | Germany | Top Rank International 75 031First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Italy | Top Rank International R. 45-2049First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Italy | Top Rank International R. 45-2049First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Italy | Top Rank International R. 45-2049First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Japan | Top Rank International RANK-1007First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Top Rank International 45-HTR-533First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Top Rank International 45-JAR-215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Mayflower Records M-16First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Mayflower Records M-16First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | W & G WG-SPN-8337", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Italy | Top Rank International R. 2049 / Top Rank International R. 45-20497", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Italy | Top Rank International R. 45-20497", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Italy | Top Rank International R. 2049 / Top Rank International R. 45-20497", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Reo 8419X7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Top Rank International R. 45-20497", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Enchanted Sea1:57
- BPollyanna1:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Enchanted Sea / Pollyanna are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Enchanted Sea / Pollyanna are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1959 and 1964.
When was The Enchanted Sea / Pollyanna first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Mayflower Records M-16.
How do I tell if my copy of The Enchanted Sea / Pollyanna is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-16, 45-JAR-215, WG-SPN-833, 8419) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-JB-378-N1#3 [lathe] and 45-JB-379-N4 [lathe]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Enchanted Sea / Pollyanna 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.