UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4510
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5658-3E U 1Side 1 runout, stamped
ZAL-5659-2E U 1Side 2 runout, stamped
ZAL 5658Side 1 label matrix
ZAL 5659Side 2 label matrix
Mario del MonacoA Song For You
Vinyl pressings
A Song For You
by Mario del Monaco · 1962
17 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
A Song For You was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 A Song For You
11 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4510
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4510
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5658-4WSide 1 runout, stamped
ZAL-5659-2ESide 2 runout, stamped
ZAL 5658Side 1 label matrix
ZAL 5659Side 2 label matrix
Country unknown
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca SSS 148 Y
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 280
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL5658
ZAL5659
ZAL-5659-2E
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3280
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Unknown | Decca SSS 148 YFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | London Records PS 280First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | Germany | Decca BLK 16247-PFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Decca NUX 390 000First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Decca 6835658First yearLP, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1962 | South Africa | Decca LK 4510First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Decca SKL 4510First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Decca LK 4510First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Decca SKL 4510First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | London Records PS 280First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | London Records LL 3280First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Spain | Decca LK 4510LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Marcato 60 539 / Decca 60 539LP, 10", Club Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, 10", Club Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | Decca 9411 617-1) 6.43059 AHLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Decca SKL 4510LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca 411 617-1LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | London Records LL-3280LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Serenade (From 'The Student Prince')
- A2Musica Proibita
- A3Love's Last Word Is Never Spoken
- A4Te Voglio Tanto Bene
- A5Tonight (From 'West Side Story')
- B1Catari, Catari
- B2Be My Love
- B3Girls Were Made To Love And Kiss (From 'Paganini')
- B4Cara Mia
- B5Lolita
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Song For You are there?
17 vinyl pressings of A Song For You are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1962 and 1984.
When was A Song For You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Decca SKL 4510.
How do I tell if my copy of A Song For You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKL 4510, LK 4510, SSS 148 Y, PS 280) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-5658-3E U 1 and ZAL-5659-2E U 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Song For You 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.
