UK
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.9696
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single · +IP
- Runout / matrix
DR. 15918Side A Label
DR. 15919Side B Label
Mantovani And His OrchestraDiane / Charmaine
Vinyl pressings
Diane / Charmaine
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1951
37 pressings12 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Diane / Charmaine was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Diane / Charmaine
8 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.9696
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · +IP
- Runout / matrix
CA DDR 15918-1 GC CT+I.P. 81Side A - Runout - Variant 1
DDR15919-1-3 11 CT+I.P. 1Side A - Runout - Variant 1
DDR 15918-1 P CT+I.P. 1Side A - Runout - Variant 2
DR15919-1- UC CT+I.P. 1Side B - Runout - Variant 2
Australia
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y6363
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DDR15159-1-3A
CA DDR 15918-1B
Belgium
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 21.770
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR. 15918Diane
DR. 15919Charmaine
Germany
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 43 327
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DDR 15918-1 Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
CA DDR 15919-1-9 Manufactured in Germany IRunout side B
DR 15 918Label side A
DR 15 919Label side B
Italy
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca F. 9696
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR.15918On Label
DR.15919On Label
CA DDR 15918-1On Area
CA DR 15919-1On Area
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Australia | Decca Y6363First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Belgium | Decca 21.770First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Germany | Decca F 43 327First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Italy | Decca F. 9696First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | South Africa | Decca FM. 5884First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Sweden | Decca F.9696First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | UK | Decca F.9696First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | UK | Decca F.9696First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | Decca F.9696Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1953 | UK | Decca F.9696Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1953 | UK | Decca F.9696Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1955 | Australia | Decca 45-Y-63637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | UK | Decca F.9696Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1955 | UK | Decca F.9696Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1955 | UK | Decca F.9696Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Repress |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Decca D 17 3277", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1960 | UK | Decca 45-F 96967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca Y6363Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 21.770Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Decca F 9696Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Decca F 9696Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Decca D 173277", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca D 17 3277", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca F 43 327Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Decca D 173277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Decca D 17 3277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Decca D 17 3277", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca F 43 327Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Japan | London Records RB-62001Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca M 33385Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca M 33385Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca Y6363Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADiane
- BCharmaine
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diane / Charmaine are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Diane / Charmaine are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1951 and 1960.
When was Diane / Charmaine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in UK, Australia, Belgium, Germany and more. One of them is Decca F.9696.
How do I tell if my copy of Diane / Charmaine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.9696, Y6363, 21.770, F 43 327) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR. 15918 and DR. 15919. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Diane / Charmaine 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.
