US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 40134
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RHCO 10637Side A label
RHCO 10638Side B label
Vinyl pressings
O, Mein Papa (Oh! My Papa) / Serenata
by Harry James · 1953
18 pressings12 countriesBig BandJazz
O, Mein Papa (Oh! My Papa) / Serenata 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 O, Mein Papa (Oh! My Papa) / Serenata
9 pressings came out in 1953, 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-40134
- Format
- 7"
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 40134
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RHCO10637-1ASide A runout
RHCO10638-1BSide B runout
RHCO 10637Side A label
RHCO 10638Side B label
Australia
1953- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 21159 H
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA 21159.1HMatrix & Runout Side A
AA 21159.2HMatrix & Runout Side B
Denmark
1953- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 21159 H
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA 21159.1H.5Side A etched runout
AA 21159.2H.5Side B etched runout
Germany
1953- Label and catalog number
- Philips B21159H
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Australia | Philips B 21159 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Denmark | Philips B 21159 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Germany | Philips B21159HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | Germany | Philips B 21159 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Scandinavia | Philips B 21159 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | South Africa | Philips B 21159 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Columbia 40134First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Columbia 40134First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | Columbia 4-40134First year7" | 7" |
| 1954 | Germany | Philips 300 502 PF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | Germany | Philips P 84 053 F7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Philips B 21159 HShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Columbia 20.078Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Columbia C-2347Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Philips B 21.159 HShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Philips B 21159 HShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Philips B 21159 HShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Columbia 4-401347" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AO, Mein Papa (Oh! My Papa)
- BSerenata
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of O, Mein Papa (Oh! My Papa) / Serenata are there?
18 vinyl pressings of O, Mein Papa (Oh! My Papa) / Serenata are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1953 and 1954.
When was O, Mein Papa (Oh! My Papa) / Serenata first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Australia, Denmark, Germany and more. One of them is Columbia 40134.
How do I tell if my copy of O, Mein Papa (Oh! My Papa) / Serenata is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40134, 4-40134, B 21159 H, B21159H) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RHCO 10637 and RHCO 10638. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is O, Mein Papa (Oh! My Papa) / Serenata 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.
