US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABCS 420
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Paul AnkaDiana
Vinyl pressings
Diana
by Paul Anka · 1962
11 pressings5 countriesVocalPop
Diana was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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
8 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-420
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ABC 420-AEtched Side A
ABC 420-BEtched Side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABCS 420
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-420
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ABC 420-A1 LWEtched Side A
ABC 420-B1 LWEtched Side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC-420
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ABC 420-AEtched Side A
ABC 420-BEtched Side B
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC 420
- Format
- LP, Mono
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | ABC-Paramount ABC 420First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Sparton ABC 420 / ABC-Paramount ABC-420First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS 420First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-420First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS 420First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-420First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC-420First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Uruguay | Philips 632065First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Sparton ABCS 420LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | Arton Records AN 66-33LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Venezuela | Vene Vox BLS-220LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Theme: Diana (Instrumental)0:30
- A2Train Of Love2:27
- A3Melodie D'Amour2:43
- A4I've Heard That Song Before2:30
- A5Winter Wonderland2:37
- A6Diana (Vocal)2:26
- A7Swanee2:02
- B1C'est Si Bon3:13
- B2Jingle Bells3:44
- B3I Can't Give You Anything But Love2:31
- B4Pigalle1:48
- B5Your Cheatin' Heart2:11
- B6Sing,Sing,Sing1:47
- B7Theme: Diana (Instrumental)0:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diana are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Diana are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Diana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada, Uruguay. One of them is ABC-Paramount ABCS 420.
How do I tell if my copy of Diana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCS 420, ABC-420, ABC 420, 632065) 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 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.
