US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSO 1084
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Jerome MorossThe Cardinal
Vinyl pressings
The Cardinal
by Jerome Moross · 1963
11 pressings6 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
The Cardinal was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 The Cardinal
8 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 5 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LOC 1084
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSO 1084
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Indianapolis
- Runout / matrix
PRS - - 557` - 1 S I
PRS - - 5572 - 1 S I
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RD 7600
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SF-7600
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LOC-1084RCA Victor LOC 1084
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PPRM-5569Side A runout
PPRM-5570Side B runout
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LOC-1084 / RCA Victor LOC 1084First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA Victor LSO 1084First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LOC 1084First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor RD 7600First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor SF-7600First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor SF-7600LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LSO 1084First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LOC 1084First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LSO 1084First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Entr'acte ERS 6518-STLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | RCA NL-43754LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Main Title4:02
- A2Stonebury1:55
- A3The Monks Of Casamari2:18
- A4Dixieland-Tango2:50
- A5The Cardinal's Faith4:51
- A6They Haven't Got The Girls In The U.S.A.2:50
- B1The Cardinal In Vienna6:07
- B2Annemarie2:55
- B3The Cardinal's Decision3:35
- B4Way Down South1:55
- B5Alleluia1:45
- B6The Cardinal Themes4:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Cardinal are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Cardinal are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1981.
When was The Cardinal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSO 1084.
How do I tell if my copy of The Cardinal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSO 1084, LOC 1084, RD 7600, SF-7600) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Cardinal 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.
