US
March 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records H-375
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
H1-375A side label
H2-375B side label
H1=375=D4 [Anvil symbol]A side
H2-375-D4 [Anvil symbol]B side
Various ArtistsBackground Music: Light And Lively
Vinyl pressings
Background Music: Light And Lively
by Various Artists · 1953
13 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Background Music: Light And Lively was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Background Music: Light And Lively
10 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 5 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EBF-375
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records H-375Capitol Records H375
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
H1-375-D1 [Anvil Symbol] 1-53Side 1
H2-375-D1 [Anvil Symbol] 1-53Side 2
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-375
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ALBUM EBF-375
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records LC 6643
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Australia | Capitol Records CLP. 022 / Capitol Records CLP-022First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | Canada | Capitol Records T-375First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | Germany | Capitol Records EBF-375First year7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | Germany | Capitol Records H-375First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | UK | Capitol Records LC 6643First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records EBF-375First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records H-375 / Capitol Records H375First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records T-375First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records ALBUM EBF-375First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records H-375First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records H-375LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records EBF-3757", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| ? | New Zealand | Capitol Records H-375LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Margie
- A2That Old Black Magic
- A3You're The Cream In My Coffee
- A4Blue Skies
- B1My Gal Sal
- B2Who
- B3Sweet Sue, Just You
- B4Louise
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Background Music: Light And Lively are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Background Music: Light And Lively are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Background Music: Light And Lively first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records H-375, released March 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of Background Music: Light And Lively is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use H-375, EBF-375, T-375, ALBUM EBF-375) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H1-375 and H2-375. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Background Music: Light And Lively 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.
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