Germany
1955- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 22 485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Single
- Runout / matrix
52632 HSSide A
52644 SSide B
Caterina ValenteChanson D'amour / Oho-Aha
Vinyl pressings
Chanson D'amour / Oho-Aha
by Caterina Valente · 1955
11 pressings4 countriesChansonSchlagerPop
Chanson D'amour / Oho-Aha 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 Chanson D'amour / Oho-Aha
5 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1955- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 49 485
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
4 9 4 8 5 A Made in Germany 6325² HN E5 ADRunout side A [Stamped] Variant 1
4 9 4 8 5 B Made in Germany 6331 SN Ⅱ E5 YRunout side B [Stamped] Variant 1
4 9 4 8 5 A Made in Germany 6325² HN E5 ZRunout side A [Stamped] Variant 2
4 9 4 8 5 B Made in Germany 6331 SN Ⅱ E5 AERunout side B [Stamped] Variant 2
Germany
1955- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 22 485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
52632 HS Made in Germany 2 2 4 8 5 A D 5 GRunout side A stamped
52644 S Made in Germany 2 2 4 8 5 B E 5 MRunout side B stamped
Germany
1955- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 22 485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Denmark
1955- Label and catalog number
- Polydor H 49485
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6325² HN E5Runout side A [Stamped]
6331 SN E5Runout B-side [Stamped]
KK 6325Label A-side
KK 6331Label B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Denmark | Polydor H 49485First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Germany | Polydor 22 485First year7", 45 RPM, Mono, Single · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Single · Mono |
| 1955 | Germany | Polydor 49 485First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Germany | Polydor 22 485First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Germany | Polydor 22 485First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor 49 485Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 49 743Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 22 7437", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Polydor H 49743Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Polydor 49743Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Polydor P 49485Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AChanson D'amour
- BOho-Aha
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chanson D'amour / Oho-Aha are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Chanson D'amour / Oho-Aha are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Chanson D'amour / Oho-Aha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in Germany, Denmark. One of them is Polydor 22 485.
How do I tell if my copy of Chanson D'amour / Oho-Aha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 22 485, 49 485, H 49485) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 52632 HS and 52644 S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chanson D'amour / Oho-Aha 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.
