US
April 23, 1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca 28704
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W84356T2ASide A
W84357T5A(2)Side B
Louis ArmstrongApril In Portugal / Ramona
Vinyl pressings
April In Portugal / Ramona
by Louis Armstrong · 1953
19 pressings9 countriesJazz
April In Portugal / Ramona 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 / Ramona
8 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 4 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
- Decca 9-28704
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 84356 8Side A
45 84357 4Side B
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-28704
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 84356 8Side A
45 84357 4Side B
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-28704
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 84356 1Runout Side A
45 84357 2Runout Side B
Spain
June 1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia R 24003
- Format
- Shellac, 10"
- Runout / matrix
W 84356
W 84357
Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca 28704
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | Decca 28704First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Decca 9-28704First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | Germany | Brunswick 10 002 EPBFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Decca 9-28704First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Decca 9-28704First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Decca 9-28704First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Decca 28704First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Spain | Columbia R 24003First yearShellac, 10" | Shellac, 10" |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 60.863Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Decca BM 05122Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Fonit Sp. 500127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Fonit 1737Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Fonit 1737Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Fonit 1737Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Nicaragua | Decca 287047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca BM 05122Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca BM 05122Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 05122Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 287047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AApril In Portugal
- BRamona
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of April In Portugal / Ramona are there?
19 vinyl pressings of April In Portugal / Ramona are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was April In Portugal / Ramona first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Spain, Canada, Germany. One of them is Decca 28704, released April 23, 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of April In Portugal / Ramona is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 28704, 9-28704, R 24003, 10 002 EPB) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W84356T2A and W84357T5A(2). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is April In Portugal / Ramona 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.
