US
1949- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal 49-1169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red
Mario LanzaGranada
Vinyl pressings
Granada
by Mario Lanza · 1949
38 pressings13 countriesClassical
Granada was first pressed on vinyl in 1949. 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 Granada
2 pressings came out in 1949, the album's first year. 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
1949- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal 49-1169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red
- Runout / matrix
49-1169A 1S CA) Runout, stamped
49-1169B 2S A2AB) Runout, stamped
12-1192-AA) Label
12-1192-BB) Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-1169First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-1169First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo DB 21310Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.21310Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Brazil | RCA Victor Red Seal 12-1192Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal 12-1192Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 12-1192Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Finland | His Master's Voice D.B.21310Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.21310Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1954 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7 RQ 30207", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor 49-42137", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 10-4213Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-42137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor 10-421310", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | Australia | His Master's Voice 7RO-1097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Victor Red Seal 10-421310", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Europe | RCA Red Seal 164987", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 RF 2537", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 RF 2537", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | RCA 47-91267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Electrola 7 RW 1417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 47-150007", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | RCA 47-91267", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | RCA 47-91267", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 47-91267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | RCA 20-9126Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 47-91267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Electrola DB 21310Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Electrola DB 21310Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Electrola 7 RW 1417", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AGranada
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Granada are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Granada are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1949 and 1954.
When was Granada first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1949, in US. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal 49-1169.
How do I tell if my copy of Granada is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49-1169) 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 Granada 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.
