Germany
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-6478
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G 2 RB 1194Label side A
G 2 RB 1195Label side B
Mario LanzaSerenade / My Destiny
Vinyl pressings
Serenade / My Destiny
by Mario Lanza · 1956
14 pressings6 countriesBalladPopStage & Screen
Serenade / My Destiny was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 / My Destiny
6 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-6478
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G 2 RB 1194Label side A
G 2 RB 1195Label side B
UK
June 1956- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice DA 2085
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OEA18652Side A label
OEA18653Side B label
UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A. 2085
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor FR 6478
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · red label
- Runout / matrix
G 2 RB 1194Label side A
G 2 RB 1195Label side B
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-6478
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Rockaway Pressing
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-6478First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-6478First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A. 2085First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor FR 6478First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor 47-6478First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | His Master's Voice DA 2085First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | RCA 38211Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 47-64787", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 20-6478Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | RCA 20-6478Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | RCA A25V-0466Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 47-64787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | RCA 20-6478Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 47-64787", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASerenade
- BMy Destiny
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Serenade / My Destiny are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Serenade / My Destiny are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Serenade / My Destiny first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Germany, UK, US. One of them is RCA Victor 47-6478.
How do I tell if my copy of Serenade / My Destiny is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-6478, DA 2085, D.A. 2085, FR 6478) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G 2 RB 1194 and G 2 RB 1195. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Serenade / My Destiny 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.
