US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8035
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Ethel Merman12 Songs From Call Me Madam
Vinyl pressings
12 Songs From Call Me Madam
by Ethel Merman · 1950
23 pressings4 countriesMusicalStage & Screen
12 Songs From Call Me Madam was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 12 Songs From Call Me Madam
6 pressings came out in 1950, the album's first year, in 2 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
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
45W80183-1
45W80184-2
45W80041-1
45W80042-2
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca A-818
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8035
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Bridgeport pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG194616 ➃Side A
MG1947120 ➃Side B
Canada
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8035
- Format
- LP
Canada
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9022
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Canada | Decca DL 8035First yearLP | LP |
| 1950 | Canada | Decca DL 9022First yearLP | LP |
| 1950 | US | Decca DL 8035First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-166First year7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1950 | US | Decca A-818First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1950 | US | Decca DL 8035First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Decca ED 8067", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| 1957 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8016LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Decca DL 79022LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-2055LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-1532 / MCA Records DL 79022LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-2055LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records 1726-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Brunswick LAT 8016LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | MCA Records MCL 1726LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Brunswick LAT 8016 / Brunswick LAT.8016LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Brunswick LAT 8016 / Brunswick LAT.8016LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca DL 9022LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-1532 / MCA Records MCA-2055LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Decca DL 79022LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 9022LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca DL 79022LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 9022LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1The Hostess With The Mostes' On The Ball
- A2Washington Square Dance
- A3Lichtenburg
- A4Can You Use Any Money To-day?
- A5Marrying For Love
- A6The Ocarina
- B1It's A Lovely Day Today
- B2The Best Thing For You
- B3Something To Dance About
- B4Once Upon A Time Today
- B5They Like Ike
- B6You're Just In Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 12 Songs From Call Me Madam are there?
23 vinyl pressings of 12 Songs From Call Me Madam are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1950 and 1977.
When was 12 Songs From Call Me Madam first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 8035.
How do I tell if my copy of 12 Songs From Call Me Madam is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 8035, 9-166, A-818, DL 9022) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 12 Songs From Call Me Madam 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.
