US
July 1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-5390
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E3VB-0114 H A1Side A
E3VB-0115 H A1Side B
Dinah ShoreBlue Canary / Eternally
Vinyl pressings
Blue Canary / Eternally
by Dinah Shore · 1953
11 pressings6 countriesVocalJazzPopStage & Screen
Blue Canary / Eternally was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Blue Canary / Eternally
8 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
US
July 1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-5390
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E3VB-0114-1S ISide A
E3VB-0115-3S ISide B
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5390
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
E3VW-0114-1S B1A-Side
E3VW-0115-1S C1B-Side
US
July 1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-5390
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
E3-VB-0114Side A label
E3-VB-0115Side B label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5390
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
July 1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5390
- 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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Denmark | His Master's Voice VSG 34First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 47-5390First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 47-5390First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-5390First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 20-5390First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 20-5390First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 20-5390First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Japan | Victor S-80First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Japan | Victor SS-11667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor 68-1267Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Uruguay | RCA Victor 68 - 1267Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABlue Canary
- BEternally
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Canary / Eternally are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Blue Canary / Eternally are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1953 and 1962.
When was Blue Canary / Eternally first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Canada, Japan, Denmark. One of them is RCA Victor 20-5390, released July 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Canary / Eternally is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20-5390, 47-5390, S-80, VSG 34) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E3VB-0114 H A1 and E3VB-0115 H A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Canary / Eternally 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.
