Bert Kaempfert – Wonderland By Night (LP) (Near Mint (NM or M-))

Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra – Wonderland By Night
LP, Album | Decca | Cat. No. DL 74101 | Canada | 1960

The debut album from German bandleader and composer Bert Kaempfert — whose title track Wonderland By Night reached #1 on the US Billboard chart in January 1961, making Kaempfert one of the first German artists to top the American charts in the rock era. Twelve tracks of lush orchestral easy listening with Charly Tabor on trumpet solos; recorded in Europe by Deutsche Grammophon/Polydor. Canadian Decca pressing; black label without coloured bar (the no-bar variant is the earlier issue; later reissues feature a coloured bar label). Made by The Compo Company Ltd. NM vinyl.

Condition

• Media: Near Mint (NM or M-) — light surface marks consistent with age; no deep scratches; plays cleanly
• Sleeve: Very Good (VG) — original cellophane present; edge, corner, and light crease wear; small sticker residue on front
• Inner sleeve: period-appropriate branded MCA paper sleeve (replacement)
• Black label, no coloured bar (earlier pressing variant)

Tracklist

Side A
A1. Wonderland By Night
A2. La Vie En Rose
A3. Happiness Never Comes Too Late
A4. On The Alamo
A5. As I Love You
A6. Dreaming The Blues

Side B
B1. Tammy
B2. The Aim Of My Desires
B3. This Song Is Yours Alone
B4. Drifting And Dreaming
B5. Stay With Me
B6. Lullaby For Lovers

Credits
Trumpet Solos: Charly Tabor
Recorded by Deutsche Grammophon/Polydor (Europe)

Details

• Format: LP, Album
• Label: Decca (Canada) — black label, no coloured bar
• Catalog No.: DL 74101
• Country: Canada
• Released: 1960
• Weight: 230 g
• Made by The Compo Company Ltd. | Recorded by Deutsche Grammophon/Polydor
• Style: Easy Listening, Orchestral Pop, Jazz

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