Italy
1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM QD 6003
- Format
- 10", Album
- Runout / matrix
52-MG-104
52-MG-104
Frank Petty TrioSweethearts On Parade
Vinyl pressings
Sweethearts On Parade
by Frank Petty Trio · 1953
10 pressings4 countriesRagtimeJazz
Sweethearts On Parade 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 Sweethearts On Parade
1 pressing came out in 1953, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Italy | MGM Records MGM QD 6003First year10", Album | 10", Album |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MGM Records K307127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | MGM Records K307157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | MGM Records K307137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | MGM Records K307147", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | MGM Records E18810" | 10" |
| ? | UK | MGM Records MGM-D 11310", Album | 10", Album |
| ? | US | MGM Records E18810" | 10" |
| ? | US | MGM Records E3407LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | MGM Records K1887", 45 RPM, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Sweethearts On Parade
- A2Liza (All The Clouds 'll Roll Away)
- A3Emaline
- A4Marie
- B1Margie
- B2Sugar
- B3Louise
- B4Rosetta
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweethearts On Parade are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sweethearts On Parade are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Sweethearts On Parade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in Italy. One of them is MGM Records MGM QD 6003.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweethearts On Parade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MGM QD 6003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 52-MG-104 and 52-MG-104. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sweethearts On Parade 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.