US
1945- Label and catalog number
- Victor Red Seal 11-8851
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
José IturbiClair De Lune / Liebestraum No. 3
Vinyl pressings
Clair De Lune / Liebestraum No. 3
by José Iturbi · 1945
13 pressings4 countriesModernRomanticClassical
Clair De Lune / Liebestraum No. 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1945. 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 Clair De Lune / Liebestraum No. 3
3 pressings came out in 1945, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
1945- Label and catalog number
- Victor 11-8851
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Canada
1945- Label and catalog number
- Victor 11-8851
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Canada | Victor 11-8851First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1945 | Canada | Victor 11-8851First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1945 | US | Victor Red Seal 11-8851First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 11-8851Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 11-8851Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-01767", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DB 6970Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-01767", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-01767", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal 11-8851Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-01767", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| ? | South Africa | His Master's Voice D.B. 6970Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-01767", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AClair De Lune (Moonlight)
- BLiebestraum No. 3 (A Dream Of Love)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Clair De Lune / Liebestraum No. 3 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Clair De Lune / Liebestraum No. 3 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1945 and 1952.
When was Clair De Lune / Liebestraum No. 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1945, in US, Canada. One of them is Victor Red Seal 11-8851.
How do I tell if my copy of Clair De Lune / Liebestraum No. 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 11-8851) 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 Clair De Lune / Liebestraum No. 3 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.