US
April 1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal 49-3155
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Red
Mario LanzaSerenade / Serenade
Vinyl pressings
Serenade / Serenade
by Mario Lanza · 1951
11 pressings9 countriesVocalPopClassical
Serenade / Serenade 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 Serenade / Serenade
2 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.
Canada
April 1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal 49-3155
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Red
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-3155First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-3155First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1952 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice D.B. 21407Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B. 21407Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | His Master's Voice 7R1317", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Spain | RCA 3-160017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice E.D.1228Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 RF 1977", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Electrola 7 RW 1037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Greece | His Master's Voice 7RG37", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Spain | RCA 3-160017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASerenade
- BDrigo Senenade
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Serenade / Serenade are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Serenade / Serenade are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1951 and 1959.
When was Serenade / Serenade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal 49-3155, released April 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of Serenade / Serenade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49-3155) 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 Serenade / Serenade 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.
