UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A. 2065
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OEA 18064 - 1A GTRunout Stamp Side A
OEA 18065 - 1A RLRunout Stamp Side B
OEA 18064A label
OEA 18065B label
Mario LanzaSerenade / Drinking Song
Vinyl pressings
Serenade / Drinking Song
by Mario Lanza · 1954
12 pressings3 countriesVocalPopClassicalStage & Screen
Serenade / Drinking Song 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 Serenade / Drinking Song
2 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
Netherlands
1954- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A. 2065
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice D.A. 2065First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A. 2065First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A. 2065Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1955 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A. 2065Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1958 | UK | RCA 45-RCA 10907", Single | 7", Single |
| 1958 | UK | RCA 45-RCA 10907", Single | 7", Single |
| 1958 | UK | RCA 45-RCA-10907", Single | 7", Single |
| 1958 | UK | RCA 45-RCA 10907", Single | 7", Single |
| 1958 | UK | RCA 45-RCA-10907", Single | 7", Single |
| 1959 | UK | RCA 45-RCA 10907", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice D.A. 2065Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | His Master's Voice D.A.N. 2065Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASerenade
- BDrinking Song
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Serenade / Drinking Song are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Serenade / Drinking Song are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1954 and 1959.
When was Serenade / Drinking Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in UK, Netherlands. One of them is His Master's Voice D.A. 2065.
How do I tell if my copy of Serenade / Drinking Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.A. 2065) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OEA 18064 - 1A GT and OEA 18065 - 1A RL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Serenade / Drinking 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.
