Germany
1953- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 10 002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
51097 N 10002 A 9.7.53 WRunout A
51098 2 N 10002 B AE 5.3.53Runout B
Louis ArmstrongSerenades
Vinyl pressings
Serenades
by Louis Armstrong · 1953
10 pressings4 countriesBig BandEasy ListeningJazzBlues
Serenades 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 Serenades
2 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
Norway
1953- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick EPB 10002Brunswick EPB 10 002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
51097 NSide A runout
51098 2Side B runout
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Germany | Brunswick 10 002First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1953 | Norway | Brunswick EPB 10002 / Brunswick EPB 10 002First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Brunswick 10 002 EPB / Brunswick 10 0027", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Brunswick 10 002 EPB / Brunswick 10 0027", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Brunswick 10 002 EPB / Brunswick EPB 10 0027", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Brunswick 10 002 / Brunswick 10 002 EPB7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Brunswick 10 002 / Brunswick 10 002 EPB7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton EP-BR-90907", EP | 7", EP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Brunswick 10 0027", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Brunswick 10 0027", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Ramona
- A2April In Portugal
- B1Chlo-e
- B2Listen To The Mocking Bird
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Serenades are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Serenades are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1953 and 1963.
When was Serenades first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in Germany, Norway. One of them is Brunswick 10 002.
How do I tell if my copy of Serenades is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 10 002, EPB 10002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 51097 N 10002 A 9.7.53 W and 51098 2 N 10002 B AE 5.3.53. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Serenades 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.
