US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5743
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 5358Label side A
MCA 5359Label side B
Eugene WildeSerenade
Vinyl pressings
Serenade
by Eugene Wilde · 1985
11 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Serenade was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Serenade
8 pressings came out in 1985, 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Philly World Records 90490-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-PW-855871 C 1-1 Wally MASTERED AT CAPITOL SRCSide One Etched
ST-PW-855871-SPSide One Printed
ST-PW-855872-SPSide Two Printed
ST-PW-855872 D SRC 1-1 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5743
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA5358Label side A
MCA5359Label side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3321
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5743
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 253 086-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 253086-1-A2 5Runout side A
R/S Alsdorf 253086-1-B3 4 B̶ E̶ D̶ M̶Runout side B
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5743First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 253 086-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Jamaica | MCA Records MCA-5743First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3321First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1985 | UK & Europe | MCA Records MCF 3321First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-5743First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Philly World Records 90490-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Philly World Records MCA-5758 / MCA Records MCA-5758LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-5743First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Island Records R25D-2021LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | MCA Records P-13326LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Prelude - Serenade1:16
- A2Good And Plenty3:55
- A330 Mins. To Talk3:49
- A4There's No Way4:20
- A5Diana3:50
- B1Don't Say No (Tonight)4:15
- B2Are You Coming Over?5:15
- B3I Want You3:40
- B4Here I Go Again5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Serenade are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Serenade are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Serenade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-5743.
How do I tell if my copy of Serenade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-5743, 90490-1, MCF 3321, 253 086-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA 5358 and MCA 5359. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Serenade 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.
