US
1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E3VW-0838-1SSide A runout
E3VW-0330-1SSide B runout
E3VW-0838Side A label
E3VW-0330Side B label
Eartha KittUska Dara—A Turkish Tale / Two Lovers
Vinyl pressings
Uska Dara—A Turkish Tale / Two Lovers
by Eartha Kitt · 1953
14 pressings7 countriesVocalOttoman ClassicalPopFolk
Uska Dara—A Turkish Tale / Two Lovers 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 Uska Dara—A Turkish Tale / Two Lovers
12 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
E3VW-0838-3S C ASide A runout
E3VW-0330-3S C AISide B runout
E3VW-0838Side A label
E3VW-0330Side B label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-5284
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-5284
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
E3VW-0838-2S AA-Side Runout Etching
E3VW-0330-2S AB-Side Runout Etching
E3-VW-0838A-Side Label
E3-VW-0330B-Side Label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-5284
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-5284First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | Canada | RCA Victor 20-5284First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | France | La Voix De Son Maître K-9198First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice B. 10573First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Norway | His Master's Voice A. L. 3373First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | His Master's Voice B.10573First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 47-5284First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 47-5284First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 47-5284First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 20-5284First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 20-5284First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 20-5284First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | Sahibinin Sesi B. 10573Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Turkey | Sahibinin Sesi B 10573Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AUska Dara - A Turkish Tale3:05
- BTwo Lovers2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Uska Dara—A Turkish Tale / Two Lovers are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Uska Dara—A Turkish Tale / Two Lovers are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Uska Dara—A Turkish Tale / Two Lovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-5284.
How do I tell if my copy of Uska Dara—A Turkish Tale / Two Lovers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-5284, 20-5284, B.10573, K-9198) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E3VW-0838-1S and E3VW-0330-1S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Uska Dara—A Turkish Tale / Two Lovers 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.
