US
February 21, 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2374
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
11063-D1 3 ✩A side stamped
11062-DS 2 ✩B side stamped
11063Side A label
11062Side B label
Les Baxter & His OrchestraApril In Portugal / Suddenly
Vinyl pressings
April In Portugal / Suddenly
by Les Baxter & His Orchestra · 1953
13 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningLight MusicBalladJazz
April In Portugal / Suddenly was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 April In Portugal / Suddenly
12 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 6 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2374
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · O.C.45
- Runout / matrix
45-11063-N5#2 [lathe]A-Side Runout Etching
9 45-11062-N1#2 [lathe] 4-53B-Side Runout Etching
45-11063Side A Label
45-11062Side B Label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2374
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-11063-N5 [Anvil]Side A Runout
45-11062-N3 #3 [Anvil]Side B Runout
45-11063Side A Label
45-11062Side B Label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2374
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
11062-N3 [Anvil symbol]Runout, side A, stamped
11063-N1 [Anvil symbol]Runout, side B, stamped
11062Side A label
11063Side B label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2374
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-11062 - N1 2Runout Side A, var. 1
45-11063 - N2 3-53 6Runout Side B, var. 1
45-11062-N1 ⌂ 3-53 13Runout Side A, var. 2
45-11063-N1 ⌂ 3-53 10Runout Side B, var. 2
Australia
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP212
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX50845 11063; 2'43Side A runout
MX50845 11062Side B runout
MX50845Side A label
MX50845Side B label
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.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Australia | Capitol Records CP212First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Capitol Records F-1099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | Canada | Capitol Records C-1099First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Germany | Capitol Records CF 2374First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | Germany | Capitol Records C 2374First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 2374First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | New Zealand | Capitol Records CP212First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2374First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2374First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2374First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2374First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2374First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records F 23747", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AApril In Portugal
- BSuddenly
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of April In Portugal / Suddenly are there?
13 vinyl pressings of April In Portugal / Suddenly are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was April In Portugal / Suddenly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records 2374, released February 21, 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of April In Portugal / Suddenly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2374, F2374, CP212, F-1099) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11063-D1 3 ✩ and 11062-DS 2 ✩. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is April In Portugal / Suddenly 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.
