US
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal 49-3207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red
Mario LanzaBecause
Vinyl pressings
Because
by Mario Lanza · 1951
11 pressings4 countriesClassical
Because 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 Because
8 pressings came out in 1951, 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.
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal 10-3207
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
10-3207-AA-side label
10-3207-BB-side label
49-3207-AA-side label
49-3207-BB-side label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal 10-3207
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
49-3207-A 11SA) Runout, stamped
49-3207-B 14SB) Runout, stamped
10-3207-AA-side label
10-3207-BB-side label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal 49-3207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal 10-3207
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
10-3207-A (49-3207-A)A-side label
10-3207-B (49-3207-B)B-side label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal 49-3207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Black
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal 10-3207First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-3207First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 10-3207First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 10-3207First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-3207First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 10-3207First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-3207First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor 10-3207First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1952 | UK | His Master's Voice 7R1397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | RCA Victor Red Seal 10-3207Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-32077" · Colored vinyl | 7" · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ABecause
- BFor You Alone
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Because are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Because are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1951 and 1952.
When was Because first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal 49-3207.
How do I tell if my copy of Because is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49-3207, 10-3207) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Because 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.
