UK
March 1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 3917
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 23942 - 1NSide A label
7XCA 23943 - 1NSide B label
Eddie CalvertAlmost Paradise / Song Of Corsica
Vinyl pressings
Almost Paradise / Song Of Corsica
by Eddie Calvert · 1957
10 pressings5 countriesVocalJazzPop
Almost Paradise / Song Of Corsica 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 Almost Paradise / Song Of Corsica
7 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
UK
March 1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB. 3917
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CA 23942Label side A
CA 23943Label side B
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 3917
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 23942. 45Label side A
7XCA 23943 45Label side B
Netherlands
March 1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45 - DB 3917
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 23942-1N RT 1Runout side A stamped
7XCA 23943-1N RT 1Runout side B stamped
7 XCA 23942Label side A
7 XCA 23943Label side B
Netherlands
March 1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB. 3917
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CA 23942Label side A
CA 23943Label side B
Belgium
1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45 DB 3917
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(7 XCA 23942) 45Side A Label
(7 XCA 23943) 45Side B Label
7 XCA 23942 1NEngraved on record A-Side
7 XCA 23943 1NEngraved on record B-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 | Belgium | Columbia 45 DB 3917First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.10091First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 3917First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Columbia 45 - DB 3917First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Columbia DB. 3917First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 3917First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Columbia DB. 3917First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Columbia DB 3917Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Columbia D.B. 3917Shellac, 10" | Shellac, 10" |
| ? | Norway | Columbia D.B. 3917Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AAlmost Paradise
- BSong Of Corsica = Ein Lied Aus Korsika
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Almost Paradise / Song Of Corsica are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Almost Paradise / Song Of Corsica are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Almost Paradise / Song Of Corsica first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK, Netherlands, Belgium, New Zealand. One of them is Columbia 45-DB 3917, released March 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Almost Paradise / Song Of Corsica is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-DB 3917, DB. 3917, 45 - DB 3917, 45 DB 3917) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCA 23942 - 1N and 7XCA 23943 - 1N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Almost Paradise / Song Of Corsica 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.