US
March 1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 39708
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO47366-1ABA side stamped variant 1
CO47367-1GB side stamped variant 1
CO47366-1K HA side stamped variant 2
CO47367-1J HB side stamped variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Delicado
by Percy Faith & His Orchestra · 1952
17 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Delicado was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Delicado
8 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 4 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
March 1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 39708
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CO47366 1J H
CO47367-1J H
US
March 1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 39708
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CO47366 1JK HRunout side A
CO47367-1K HRunout side B
CO 47366Label side A
CO 47367Label side B
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-39708
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 7911-1GA-Side Runout
ZSP 7912-1BB-Side Runout
ZSP 7911Label Side A
ZSP 7912Label Side B
UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia D.B. 3103
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · DTP Tax Code
- Runout / matrix
CO 47366-1A GA 3A stamped, variant 1
CO 47367-1A GR 12B stamped, variant 1
CO 47366-1A O 2A stamped, variant 2
CO 47367-1A MB stamped, variant 2
UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia D.B. 3103
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · DTP Tax Code
- Runout / matrix
CO 47366-IA H 2Runout side A
CO 47367-IA GO 1Runout side B
CO 47366A label
CO 47367B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Canada | Columbia C-1947First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Italy | Columbia CQ 2414First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | Columbia D.B. 3103First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | Columbia D.B. 3103First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Columbia 4-39708First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1952 | US | Columbia 39708First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Columbia 39708First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Columbia 39708First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia 50093Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | France | Columbia BF 494Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Columbia DW 5184Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Columbia DW 5184Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | Columbia DZ 914Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia D.B. 3103Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia D.B. 3103Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia D.B. 3103Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Columbia 4-500937", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ADelicado
- BFestival
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Delicado are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Delicado are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Delicado first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, UK, Canada, Italy. One of them is Columbia 39708, released March 1952.
How do I tell if my copy of Delicado is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 39708, 4-39708, D.B. 3103, C-1947) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CO47366-1AB and CO47367-1G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Delicado 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.
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