Finland
1959- Label and catalog number
- Karusell 45-K-15091
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
KS-379-ARunout Side A
KFF-406-ARunout Side B
ks 379x45Label Side A
kff 406Label Side B
Paul AnkaDiana
Vinyl pressings
Diana
by Paul Anka · 1959
14 pressings4 countriesPop RockRockPop
Diana was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Diana
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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.
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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Finland | Karusell 45-K-15091First year7", Single | 7", Single |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Japan | ABC-Paramount HIT-1487", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Japan | ABC-Paramount PS-1047", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Japan | Victor SS-14747", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Epic ECPB-302-PA7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Epic EPC 31427", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Epic YD 4097", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Epic 06SP 1667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Old Gold OG 90777", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | UK | Old Gold OG 90777", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 90777", 45 RPM, Mono, Reissue · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 9077 / CBS Special Products7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 90777", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 90777", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ADiana
- BYou Are My Destiny2:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diana are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Diana are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 1980.
When was Diana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in Finland. One of them is Karusell 45-K-15091.
How do I tell if my copy of Diana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-K-15091) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KS-379-A and KFF-406-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Diana 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.
