UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP 370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Charlie ChaplinMandolin Serenade / The Spring Song
Vinyl pressings
Mandolin Serenade / The Spring Song
by Charlie Chaplin · 1957
11 pressings10 countriesStage & Screen
Mandolin Serenade / The Spring Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Mandolin Serenade / The Spring Song
7 pressings came out in 1957, 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 370
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OEA-18983A Side Label
OEA-18982B Side Label
Australia
1957- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-E.A.4307
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4 Pronged Push-Out Center
Europe
1957- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP 370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1957- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP 370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Spain
1957- Label and catalog number
- La Voz De Su Amo 7ERL 1.129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | His Master's Voice 45-E.A.4307First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Europe | His Master's Voice 45-POP 370First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 45-POP 370First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 7ERL 1.129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Sweden | His Master's Voice 45-POP 370 / His Master's Voice 45-POP370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 370First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 370First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7 MQ 10487", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | His Master's Voice POP. 370Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Electrola 45-EG 8757 / Electrola E 201997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Norway | His Master's Voice 45-POP3707", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AMandolin Serenade
- BThe Spring Song
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mandolin Serenade / The Spring Song are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mandolin Serenade / The Spring Song are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1957 and 1960.
When was Mandolin Serenade / The Spring Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK, Australia, Europe, Netherlands and more. One of them is His Master's Voice 45-POP 370.
How do I tell if my copy of Mandolin Serenade / The Spring Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-POP 370, POP 370, 45-E.A.4307, 7ERL 1.129) 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 Mandolin Serenade / The Spring Song 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.
