US
1947- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-2142
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
20-2142A 5S IV LRunout, side A, stamped
20-2142B 7S IV 2Runout, side B, stamped
20-2142-ALabel side A
20-2142-BLabel side B
Perry ComoSong Of Songs / Easter Parade
Vinyl pressings
Song Of Songs / Easter Parade
by Perry Como · 1947
10 pressings4 countriesVocalPop
Song Of Songs / Easter Parade was first pressed on vinyl in 1947. 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 Song Of Songs / Easter Parade
4 pressings came out in 1947, 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
1947- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-2142
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Camden
UK
1947- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.D.1171
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D7-VB-90-2 GD 4Runout stamped side A
D7-VB-89-2 P 2Runout stamped side B
D7-VB-90Label side A
D7-VB-89Label side B
Canada
1947- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-2142
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
20-2142A 20-2142-A(etched)Runout Side A
20-2142B 20-2142-B(etched)Runout Side B
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.
1940s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Canada | RCA Victor 20-2142First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | UK | His Master's Voice B.D.1171First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 20-2142First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 20-2142First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.3656Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor 47-32267", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | RCA 447-01067", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 20-2142Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 20-2142Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 47-32267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASong Of Songs
- BEaster Parade
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Song Of Songs / Easter Parade are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Song Of Songs / Easter Parade are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1947 and 1948.
When was Song Of Songs / Easter Parade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1947, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor 20-2142.
How do I tell if my copy of Song Of Songs / Easter Parade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20-2142, B.D.1171) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 20-2142A 5S IV L and 20-2142B 7S IV 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Song Of Songs / Easter Parade 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.
