US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HL 7384
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
o XLP113745-1A P C BSide A runout - stamped
o XLP113746-1B P C BSide B runout - stamped
XLP 113745Side A label
XLP 113746Side B label
Ken GriffinSentimental Serenade
Vinyl pressings
Sentimental Serenade
by Ken Griffin · 1966
10 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Sentimental Serenade was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Sentimental Serenade
6 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HS 11184
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 113747Side A Label
XSM 113748Side B Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HS 11184Harmony HL 7384
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HL 7384
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Harmony HS 11184
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 113747Side A Label
XSM 113748Side B Label
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 52 386
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
599252 A S 52386 AA Side Runout
599252 B S 52386 BB Side Runout
599 252 AA Side Label
599 252 BB Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Harmony HL 7384First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Harmony HS 11184First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | CBS S 52 386First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1966 | US | Harmony HL 7384First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Harmony HS 11184First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Harmony HS 11184 / Harmony HL 7384First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Pacific PACS 004LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Harmony HS 11184LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Harmony HS 11184LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Harmony HS 11184LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ebb Tide2:13
- A2Elmer's Tune2:10
- A3Siboney2:19
- A4Whispering2:10
- A5Sunday2:16
- B1Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo2:27
- B2When You Wore A Tulip (And I Wore A Big Red Rose)1:53
- B3The Woman In The Shoe2:40
- B4Ferry-Boat Serenade2:06
- B5Once In A While2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sentimental Serenade are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sentimental Serenade are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Sentimental Serenade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is Harmony HL 7384.
How do I tell if my copy of Sentimental Serenade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HL 7384, HS 11184, S 52 386) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o XLP113745-1A P C B and o XLP113746-1B P C B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sentimental Serenade 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.