US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2278
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L2ZP-4525
L2ZP-4526
The Melachrino StringsMore Music For Relaxation
Vinyl pressings
More Music For Relaxation
by The Melachrino Strings · 1961
12 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningLight MusicPopClassical
More Music For Relaxation 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 More Music For Relaxation
10 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 6 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2278
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood pressing
- Runout / matrix
L2 ZY4527-3S HSide 1 - Stamped
L2 ZY4528-1S HSide 2 - Stamped
L2ZY-4527Side 1 label
L2ZY-4528Side 2 label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2278
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis pressing
- Runout / matrix
L2 ZY4527-1S I A2A side variant 1
L2ZY 4528 3S A2 IB side variant 1
L2ZY 4527 7S I B2A side variant 2
L2ZY-4528-5S I A1B side variant 2
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2278
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis pressing
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA SF-5101RCA (LSP-2278)
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis pressing
- Runout / matrix
L2ZY-4527-IDSide 1
L2ZY-4528-IDSide 2
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2278
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2278First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2278First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Mexico | RCA Victor Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. MKL 1496First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | New Zealand | RCA Victor RPL 3228First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Spain | RCA Victor LPM-2278First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | RCA SF-5101 / RCA (LSP-2278)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2278First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2278First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2278First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2278First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSP-2278LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSP-2278LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Alone2:34
- A2The Champagne Waltz2:17
- A3Poor Butterfly2:58
- A4Drifting And Dreaming3:43
- A5Fascination4:10
- A6aAmong My Souvenirs3:40
- A6bChopin Nocturne In E-Flat
- B1The Four Seasons2:44
- B2Paradise3:05
- B3aSerenade In Blue4:08
- B3bSchubert's Serenade
- B4Mam'selle3:27
- B5Misty3:24
- B6aI'm Getting Sentimental Over You3:18
- B6bSoftly, Softly
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of More Music For Relaxation are there?
12 vinyl pressings of More Music For Relaxation are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was More Music For Relaxation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada, Mexico and more. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-2278.
How do I tell if my copy of More Music For Relaxation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-2278, LSP-2278, SF-5101, MKL 1496) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L2ZP-4525 and L2ZP-4526. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is More Music For Relaxation 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.
