Sweden
November 8, 1952- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 48870
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
4177 SS 8.11.52Runout side A stamped
4178 SS 8.11.52Runout side B stamped
4177Label side A
4178Label side B
Helmut Zacharias Mit Seiner Tanz-BesetzungCharmaine / Ramona
Vinyl pressings
Charmaine / Ramona
by Helmut Zacharias Mit Seiner Tanz-Besetzung · 1952
11 pressings5 countriesClassicalSoundtrackClassicalStage & Screen
Charmaine / Ramona was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Charmaine / Ramona
1 pressing came out in 1952, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Sweden | Polydor 48870First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Denmark | Polydor 220147", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | Germany | Polydor 22 0147", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | Sweden | Polydor 48 870Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 54 0457", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor 22 0147", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 48 870Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 48870Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Greece | Polydor NHH 54 9787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Norway | Polydor P 48870Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Polydor P 48870Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ACharmaine
- BRamona
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Charmaine / Ramona are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Charmaine / Ramona are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1952 and 1965.
When was Charmaine / Ramona first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in Sweden. One of them is Polydor 48870, released November 8, 1952.
How do I tell if my copy of Charmaine / Ramona is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 48870) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4177 SS 8.11.52 and 4178 SS 8.11.52. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Charmaine / Ramona 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.