Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 7460
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MC-2933 SRunout A, stamped / etched
MC-2957 Manufactured in Germany SRunout A, stamped / etched
Vinyl pressings
Moonlight Serenade / Havana Strut
by Eumir Deodato · 1974
20 pressings13 countriesJazz-FunkJazz
Moonlight Serenade / Havana Strut was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Moonlight Serenade / Havana Strut
19 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 7460 (AC)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 225
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 141
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40252
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40252
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC 2957-W2- ◈-P-◈Runout A etched [◈-P-◈ stamped]
MC2933W2 ◈-P-◈Runout B etched [◈-P-◈ stamped]
MC2957Label side A
MC2933Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | MCA Records MC 2933First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Australia | MCA Records MCA 1396First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 40252First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | MCA Records 110.057First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 7460First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 7460 (AC)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Italy | MCA Records MCS 7509First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | MCA Records D-1256First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | MCA Records D-1256First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Mexico | MCA Records MI-30162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | MCA Records 5C 006-95556First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | MCA Records PD.1005First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Spain | MCA Records SN-20.908First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | UK | MCA Records MCA 225First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | MCA Records MCA 141First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMoonlight Serenade2:58
- BHavana Strut3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moonlight Serenade / Havana Strut are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Moonlight Serenade / Havana Strut are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Moonlight Serenade / Havana Strut first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is MCA Records MCS 7460.
How do I tell if my copy of Moonlight Serenade / Havana Strut is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCS 7460, MCS 7460 (AC), MCA 225, MCA 141) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MC-2933 S and MC-2957 Manufactured in Germany S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moonlight Serenade / Havana Strut 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.
