US
January 1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2419RCA Victor LSP 2419
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M5 PY2250-9S HA stamped
M5 PY2251 3S HB stamped
M5PY-2250A label
M5PY-2251B label
Vinyl pressings
The Classic Della
by Della Reese · 1962
21 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningVocalJazz
The Classic Della was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 The Classic Della
8 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 3 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2419
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M5 PP2248-1S Ⅰ Λ2Runout area side A
M5 PP2249--1S X Ⅰ Λ1Runout area side B
M5PP-2248Label side A
M5PP-2249Label side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2419
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP 2419
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2419
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2419
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M5 PP2248-1S Ⅰ Λ5Runout area side A
M5 PP2249--1S X Ⅰ Λ1Runout area side B
M5PP-2248Label side A
M5PP-2249Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2419First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | South Africa | RCA Victor 31,600 / RCA Victor 31.600First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2419First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2419First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor LSP 2419First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2419First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2419First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2419 / RCA Victor LSP 2419First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2419LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1969 | South Africa | RCA Victor 38-137LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK, Europe & US | RCA Victor 38-137LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | RCA Camden CAS-7200LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Australia | RCA Camden CAS-7200LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | RCA MMT 1015 / RCA Camden MMT 1015LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | RCA International INTS 5046 / RCA International NL 43320LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | RCA International INTS 5046 / RCA International NL 43320LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | RCA RJL-2697LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | RCA RJL-2697LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA International INTS 1216LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | South Africa | RCA Victor RCAH 2002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSP-2419 / RCA Victor LSP 2419LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Story Of A Starry Night2:45
- A2These Are The Things I Love3:30
- A3If You Are But A Dream3:01
- A4My Reverie3:32
- A5Take My Heart2:37
- A6Stranger In Paradise2:58
- B1Gone2:33
- B2Serenade3:19
- B3Moon Love2:50
- B4Softly My Love2:38
- B5Till The End Of Time3:14
- B6Don't You Know2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Classic Della are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The Classic Della are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1962 and 1984.
When was The Classic Della first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada, South Africa. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-2419, released January 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of The Classic Della is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-2419, LPM-2419, LSP 2419, 31,600) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M5 PY2250-9S H and M5 PY2251 3S H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Classic Della 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.
