US
March 1956- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61618
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45-L 9044Label Side A
45-L 9043 ◈Label Side B
George Cates And His OrchestraMoonglow
Vinyl pressings
Moonglow
by George Cates And His Orchestra · 1956
23 pressings6 countriesPopStage & Screen
Moonglow was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Moonglow
17 pressings came out in 1956, 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Coral 61618
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WL9043T4AA runout stamped, variant 1
WL9044T4AB runout stamped, variant 1
WL9043T4A 3A runout stamped, variant 2
WL9044T4A 3B runout stamped, variant 2
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61618
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(L 9044)A label
(L 9043)✤B label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61618
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Coral 61618
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · RCA Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RWL9044T5A HA stamped
RWL9043T5A HB stamped
(L 9044)A label
(L 9043)◈B label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61618
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(45-L 9044)A label
(45-L 9043)◈B label
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.
1950s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | Coral CSP45-987First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Australia | Coral CSP45-987First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Canada | Coral 9-61618First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Canada | Coral 61618First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Germany | Coral 93 077First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Coral 91 190First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Netherlands | Coral 9-61618First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | Vogue 45-Q72162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Coral 61618First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Coral 9-61618First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Coral 9-61618First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Coral 61618First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Coral 9-61618First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Coral 9-61618First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Coral 61618First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Coral 93 0777", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Coral 61618Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Coral 9-616187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Coral 9-616187", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Coral 61618Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Coral 9-616187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMoonglow2:29
- BRio Batucada2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moonglow are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Moonglow are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Moonglow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Coral 9-61618, released March 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Moonglow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-61618, 61618, 45-Q72162, CSP45-987) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-L 9044 and 45-L 9043 ◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moonglow 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.