Australia
1954- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice E.C.224
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Mario LanzaI'll Walk With God / Beloved
Vinyl pressings
I'll Walk With God / Beloved
by Mario Lanza · 1954
12 pressings6 countriesBalladPop
I'll Walk With God / Beloved was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 I'll Walk With God / Beloved
7 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 5 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
October 1954- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A. 2062
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E4-RB-0310-1AA side runout variant 1
E4-RB-0311-1AB side runout variant 1
E4-RB-0310-1A RD 1A side runout variant 2
E4-RB-0311-1A GL 2B side runout variant 2
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal 49-4216
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 49-4216
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
E4-RW-0310-2SA-Side Runout Etching
E4-RW-0311-2SB-Side Runout Etching
E4-RW-0310A-Side Label
E4-RW-0311B-Side Label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 40-4216
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
E4RB-0310-2A-Side Runout Etching
E4RB-0311-1AB-Side Runout Etching
E4-RB-0310A-Side Label
E4-RB-0311B-Side Label
Canada
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal 49-4216
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
49-4216AA side stamped runout
49-4216BB side stamped runout
49-4216-AA side label
49-4216-BB side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.C.224First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-4216First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice EC.224First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor 49-4216First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-4216First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor 40-4216First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A. 2062First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | RCA 38203Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 10-4216Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice D.A. 2062Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice DA 2062Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 10-4216Shellac, 78 RPM | Shellac, 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AI'll Walk With God2:51
- BBeloved3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'll Walk With God / Beloved are there?
12 vinyl pressings of I'll Walk With God / Beloved are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was I'll Walk With God / Beloved first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Australia, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is His Master's Voice E.C.224.
How do I tell if my copy of I'll Walk With God / Beloved is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E.C.224, D.A. 2062, 49-4216, 40-4216) 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 I'll Walk With God / Beloved 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.
