UK
1940- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 02975
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DLA 1755ARunout Side A
DLA 1961ARunout Side B
DLA.1755Label Side A
DLA.1961Label Side B
Deanna DurbinAlleluja / Ave Maria
Vinyl pressings
Alleluja / Ave Maria
by Deanna Durbin · 1940
12 pressings6 countriesVocalPopClassical
Alleluja / Ave Maria was first pressed on vinyl in 1940. 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 Alleluja / Ave Maria
4 pressings came out in 1940, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Australia
1940- Label and catalog number
- Decca X1721
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Brazil
1940- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 283.259
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DLA 1755Side A Label
DLA 1756Side B Label
Germany
1940- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick A 82089
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Australia | Decca X1721First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | Brazil | Odeon 283.259First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | Germany | Brunswick A 82089First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | UK | Brunswick 02975First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Brunswick A 82089Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Brazil | Decca 283.259Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Czechoslovakia | Brunswick A 82089Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Czechoslovakia | Brunswick A 82089Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Norway | Decca NBM 603038Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 02975Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 02975Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 02975Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AAlleluja
- BAve Maria
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alleluja / Ave Maria are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Alleluja / Ave Maria are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Alleluja / Ave Maria first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1940, in UK, Australia, Brazil, Germany. One of them is Brunswick 02975.
How do I tell if my copy of Alleluja / Ave Maria is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 02975, X1721, 283.259, A 82089) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DLA 1755A and DLA 1961A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alleluja / Ave Maria 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.