UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M-G-M C 897
- Format
- LP, Mono
Victor BorgeBorge's Back
Vinyl pressings
Borge's Back
by Victor Borge · 1962
16 pressings6 countriesComedyClassicalStage & Screen
Borge's Back was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Borge's Back
10 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM-CS-6055
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
61-ST 447-1
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M-G-M C 897
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
61 MG 646-1 NSide 1 Runout, Etched
61 MG 647-1 NSide 2 Runout, Etched
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE3995P
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E3995P
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E3995P
- Format
- LP, Mono · Multi-Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E-3995-S1 [blocky S] 61-MG-646 [sailor's cap] WCSide A runout
E-3995-S2 [blocky S] 2 61-MG-647 WCSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | MGM Records E-3995First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | MGM Records E3995PFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | New Zealand | MGM Records MGM-MC 6121 / MGM Records MGM-MC.6121First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | South Africa | MGM Records MGM-JC 1107First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | MGM Records M-G-M C 897First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | MGM Records MGM-CS-6055First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | MGM Records M-G-M C 897First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | MGM Records SE3995PFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | MGM Records E3995PFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | MGM Records E3995PFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | New Zealand | MGM Records 2315 359LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1979 | South Africa | MGM Records CESS 26LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MGM Records E-3995LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | MGM Records 2354 029LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | MGM Records 2354 029LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | MGM Records 2354 029LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Introduction
- A2Inflationary Language
- A3The Blue Danube Waltz
- B1Requests
- B2Duets
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Borge's Back are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Borge's Back are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1979.
When was Borge's Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is MGM Records M-G-M C 897.
How do I tell if my copy of Borge's Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-G-M C 897, MGM-CS-6055, SE3995P, E3995P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Borge's Back 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.
