US
February 1930- Label and catalog number
- Victor 22247
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
22247A (VE) 3side A stamped
22247B 1 (VE) 1side B stamped
Jeanette MacDonaldDream Lover / March Of The Grenadiers
Vinyl pressings
Dream Lover / March Of The Grenadiers
by Jeanette MacDonald · 1930
12 pressings8 countriesSoundtrackMusicalBalladMarches
Dream Lover / March Of The Grenadiers was first pressed on vinyl in 1930. 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 Dream Lover / March Of The Grenadiers
7 pressings came out in 1930, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1930- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B 3289
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A57596 / 40-1400Side A
A57597 / 40-1401Side B
Canada
February 1930- Label and catalog number
- Victor 22247
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Brazil
1930- Label and catalog number
- Victor 22247
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
22247 A (VE)Runout A
22247 B (VE)Runout B
22247-ALabel - Side A
22247-BLabel - Side B
Czechoslovakia
1930- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice AM 2841
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A 57596 40-1400Side A runout
A 57597 40-1401Side B runout
France
1930- Label and catalog number
- Disque "Gramophone" K-5832
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A57596△ M3-59016 40-1400-MRunout side A
A57597△ M3-59017 40-1401-PRunout side B
40-1400Label side A
40-1401Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Brazil | Victor 22247First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1930 | Czechoslovakia | His Master's Voice AM 2841First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1930 | France | Disque "Gramophone" K-5832First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1930 | Spain | Disco "Gramófono" AE 3065First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1930 | UK | His Master's Voice B 3289First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1930 | Canada | Victor 22247First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1930 | US | Victor 22247First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Brazil | Victor 22247Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A. 682Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Brazil | RCA Victor 22247Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" K-5832Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" K-5832Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADream Lover
- BMarch Of The Grenadiers
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dream Lover / March Of The Grenadiers are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Dream Lover / March Of The Grenadiers are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1930 and 1942.
When was Dream Lover / March Of The Grenadiers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1930, in US, UK, Canada, Brazil and more. One of them is Victor 22247, released February 1930.
How do I tell if my copy of Dream Lover / March Of The Grenadiers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 22247, B 3289, AM 2841, K-5832) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 22247A (VE) 3 and 22247B 1 (VE) 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dream Lover / March Of The Grenadiers 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.
