US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8148
- Format
- LP, Compilation · ◈ On Label B
- Runout / matrix
MG4153T4 1PSide A runout, stamped
MG4154T6 1PSide B runout, stamped
MG 4153Side A label
MG 4154◈Side B label
The Mills BrothersSouvenir Album
Vinyl pressings
Souvenir Album
by The Mills Brothers · 1955
12 pressings4 countriesVocalJazzPop
Souvenir Album was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Souvenir Album
2 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8148
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Decca DL 8148First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 8148First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8148LP, Album, Compilation, Repress | LP, Album, Compilation, Repress |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8148LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 8148LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 8148LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1963 | UK | Ace of Hearts AH 46 / Ace Of Hearts AH.46LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Coral CP 57 / Coral CP.57LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Brunswick LAT 3032LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Decca DL 8148LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Decca DL 8148LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Decca DL 8148LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Paper Doll
- A2I'll Be Around
- A3You Always Hurt The One You Love
- A4Till Then
- A5Too Many Irons In The Fire
- A6I Guess I'll Get The Papers And Go Home
- B1Cielito Lindo (I Yi Yi Yi Amigo)
- B2Don't Be A Baby, Baby
- B3You Never Miss The Water Till The Well Runs Dry
- B4Across The Alley From The Alamo
- B5After You
- B6Put Another Chair At The Table
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Souvenir Album are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Souvenir Album are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1955 and 1970.
When was Souvenir Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 8148.
How do I tell if my copy of Souvenir Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 8148) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG4153T4 1P and MG4154T6 1P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Souvenir Album 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.
