US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records DS-37860
- Format
- LP · Digital Recording
Yehudi MenuhinTop Hat
Vinyl pressings
Top Hat
by Yehudi Menuhin · 1981
10 pressings8 countriesJazzPopStage & Screen
Top Hat was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Top Hat
6 pressings came out in 1981, 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records DS-37860
- Format
- LP · Digital Recording
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice EMD-5539
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2DEA 7302-1Stamped on runout Side A
2DEA 7303-2Stamped on runout Side B
2 DEA 7302On label Side A
2 DEA 7303On label Side B
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 2C 065-43170
- Format
- LP
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 067-43 170His Master's Voice 1C 067-43 170
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records EAC-90068
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | His Master's Voice EMD-5539First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 065-43170First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 067-43 170 / His Master's Voice 1C 067-43 170First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Angel Records EAC-90068First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Angel Records DS-37860First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | US | Angel Records DS-37860First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Israel | Classics For Pleasure CFP 4509 / Classics For Pleasure 41 4509 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 10C 067-043170 TLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | His Master's Voice Digital EMD 5539 / His Master's Voice Digital 0C 065 - 43 170TLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Classics For Pleasure CFP 4509 / Classics For Pleasure 41 4509 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Puttin' On The Ritz3:23
- A2The Way You Look Tonight3:40
- A3He Loves And She Loves2:58
- A4Isn't This A Lovely Day2:59
- A5The Piccolino3:17
- A6Allison3:32
- A7Change Partners3:35
- B1Top Hat, White Tie And Tails3:23
- B2They Can't Take That Away From Me4:52
- B3The Continental4:12
- B4They All Laughed3:02
- B5Amanda3:30
- B6Funny Face3:25
- B7The Carloca3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Top Hat are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Top Hat are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Top Hat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Angel Records DS-37860.
How do I tell if my copy of Top Hat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DS-37860, EMD-5539, 2C 065-43170, 1C 067-43 170) 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 Top Hat 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.
