US
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1306London Records LL-1306
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
31 SI.I ARL-2722-IL RSide A Runout
31 SI.I ARL-2723-ILRSide B Runout
Vera LynnVera Lynn Concert
Vinyl pressings
Vera Lynn Concert
by Vera Lynn · 1955
10 pressings6 countriesMilitaryVocalJazzPop
Vera Lynn Concert 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 Vera Lynn Concert
6 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 4 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1306London Records LL-1306
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL2722-1A BN RT 1Runout side A, stamped
cᴧ ARL2723-1A BI RT 42Runout side B, stamped
ARL.2722Label side A
ARL.2723Label side B
UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4120Decca LK.4120
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
cᴧ ARL2722-1ARunout side A, stamped
cᴧ ARL2723-1ARunout side B, stamped
Australia
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca LKA 4120
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CA ARL2722-1ASide A runout
CA ARL 2723-1ASide B runout
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1306London Records LL. 1306
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CB ARL2722-1ASide 1
CB ARL2723-1ASide 2
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1306London Records LL. 1306
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CB ARL2722-1ASide 1
CB ARL2723-1ASide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Australia | Decca LKA 4120First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | Canada | London Records LL 1306 / London Records LL. 1306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | Canada | London Records LL 1306 / London Records LL. 1306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LK 4120 / Decca LK.4120First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | London Records LL 1306 / London Records LL-1306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | US | London Records LL 1306 / London Records LL-1306First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | President Records PLE 515LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records LL 1306 / London Records LL. 1306LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca LKM 4120 / Decca LKM.4120LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Decca LK 4120LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Tonight's The Night
- A2A Blossom Fell
- A3If You Love Me
- A4Say 'Si Si'
- A5My Son My Son
- A6Little Things Mean A Lot
- B1Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- B2When I Grow Too Old To Dream
- B3Medley (Heart Of My Heart, Let Me Go Lover, Mr. Sandman, We'll Meet Again)
- B4Wishing
- B5Yours
- B6Auf Wiederseh'n, Sweetheart
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vera Lynn Concert are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Vera Lynn Concert are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1955 and 1984.
When was Vera Lynn Concert first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is London Records LL 1306.
How do I tell if my copy of Vera Lynn Concert is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LL 1306, LK 4120, LKA 4120) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 31 SI.I ARL-2722-IL R and 31 SI.I ARL-2723-ILR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vera Lynn Concert 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.
