US
January 1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca 25046
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
69854A 3A side stamped
68973A 3B side stamped
69854A side label
68973B side label
The Mills BrothersLazy River / Cielito Lindo (I Yi Yi Yi Amigo)
Vinyl pressings
Lazy River / Cielito Lindo (I Yi Yi Yi Amigo)
by The Mills Brothers · 1947
11 pressings3 countriesVocalJazzPop
Lazy River was first pressed on vinyl in 1947. 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 Lazy River
4 pressings came out in 1947, the album's first year, in 3 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
1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca 25046
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
69854A) Label
68973B) Label
UK
1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca BM 04155
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
68973Label side A
69854Label side B
Canada
1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca 25046
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Canada | Decca 25046First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | UK | Decca BM 04155First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | Decca 25046First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | Decca 25046First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Decca 9-250467", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Decca 9-250467", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 04155Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 250467", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 25046Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 25046Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Decca 2504610", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALazy River
- BCielito Lindo (I Yi Yi Yi Amigo)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lazy River are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Lazy River are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1947 and 1953.
When was Lazy River first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1947, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Decca 25046, released January 1947.
How do I tell if my copy of Lazy River is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 25046, BM 04155) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 69854A 3 and 68973A 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lazy River 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.
