UK
July 1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10918
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRX-23500-T1-1 U 1Stamped Runout, Side A
DRX-23501-T1-1 B 1Stamped Runout, Side B
DRX.23500Label, Side A
DRX.23501Label, Side B
Mantovani And His OrchestraMandolin Serenade / The Spring Song
Vinyl pressings
Mandolin Serenade / The Spring Song
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1957
11 pressings7 countriesJazzStage & Screen
Mandolin Serenade / The Spring Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Mandolin Serenade / The Spring Song
5 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F10918
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-23500-TI-ICStamped Runout, Side A
DRF-23501-TI-ICStamped Runout, Side B
Belgium
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9.22.731
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRX 45/23500Label, Side A
DRX 45/23501Label, Side B
Denmark
1957- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP 370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XEA 18982-1NRunout, side A
7XEA 18983-2NRunout, side B
7XEA 18982Label, side A
7XEA 18983Label, side B
New Zealand
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca DEC 160
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Belgium | Decca 9.22.731First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Denmark | His Master's Voice 45-POP 370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Decca DEC 160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Decca 45-F10918First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Decca F.10918First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Netherlands | Decca FM 235 0447", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | His Master's Voice 45 POP 370Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Decca D 185957", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Decca 45-F 109187", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Decca F.10918Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Decca7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMandolin Serenade
- BThe Spring Song
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mandolin Serenade / The Spring Song are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mandolin Serenade / The Spring Song are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Mandolin Serenade / The Spring Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK, Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand. One of them is Decca F.10918, released July 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Mandolin Serenade / The Spring Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.10918, 45-F10918, 9.22.731, 45-POP 370) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRX-23500-T1-1 U 1 and DRX-23501-T1-1 B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mandolin Serenade / The Spring Song 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.
