France
1958- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount A B C 45.90.836ABC-Paramount ABC 45.90.836
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ABC 45 90386 ARunout side A
ABC 45 90386 BRunout side B
ABC 45.90.386 aLabel side A
ABC 45.90.386 bLabel side B
Paul AnkaRed Sails
Vinyl pressings
Red Sails
by Paul Anka · 1958
10 pressings2 countriesPop
Red Sails was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Red Sails
1 pressing came out in 1958, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | France | ABC-Paramount A B C 45.90.836 / ABC-Paramount ABC 45.90.836First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | France | ABC-Paramount A B C 45.90.836 / Vega A B C 45.90.8367", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1959 | France | ABC-Paramount 45.90.836 / Vega 45.90.8367", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1959 | Spain | Hispavox HP 97-017" | 7" |
| 1959 | Spain | ABC-Paramount HP 97-01 / Hispavox HP 97017", EP | 7", EP |
| 1959 | Spain | ABC-Paramount HP 97-01 / Hispavox HP 97-017", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Spain | ABC-Paramount HP 97-01 / Hispavox HP 97-017", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Spain | Hispavox HP 9701 / ABC-Paramount HP 97017", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | ABC-Paramount 45.90.836 / Vega 45.90.8367", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Hispavox HP 9701 / ABC-Paramount HP 97017", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Red Sails
- A2You Are My Destiny
- B2Pity, Pity
- 2BWhen I Stop Loving You (That'll Be The Day)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Red Sails are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Red Sails are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1958 and 1960.
When was Red Sails first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in France. One of them is ABC-Paramount A B C 45.90.836.
How do I tell if my copy of Red Sails is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A B C 45.90.836) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABC 45 90386 A and ABC 45 90386 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Red Sails 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.
