US
March 1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5237
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E2VW-8064-3S H AJRunout side A
E2VW-8063-3S H AJRunout side B
E2VW-8064Label side A
E2VW-8063Label side B
Ralph Flanagan And His OrchestraA-L-B-U-Q-U-E-R-Q-U-E / Moon
Vinyl pressings
A-L-B-U-Q-U-E-R-Q-U-E / Moon
by Ralph Flanagan And His Orchestra · 1953
10 pressings5 countriesBig BandJazzPop
A-L-B-U-Q-U-E-R-Q-U-E / Moon was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 A-L-B-U-Q-U-E-R-Q-U-E / Moon
10 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 5 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 1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-5237
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E2VB-8064Side A label
E2VB-8063Side B label
US
March 1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5237
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E2VW-8064-1S I B1Runout side A
E2VW-8063-1S I C1Runout side B
E2VW-8064Label side A
E2VW-8063Label side B
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-5237
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E2VB-8064Side A label
E2VB-8063Side B label
US
March 1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5237
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
E2VW-8063-2SRunout side A
E2VW-8064-4SRunout side B
E2-VW-8064Label side A
E2-VW-8063Label side B
US
March 28, 1953- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-5237
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
E2VB-8064A side label
E2VB-8063B side label
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Denmark | His Master's Voice 7M 150First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | Germany | Electrola EG 7976First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Ireland | His Master's Voice I.P. 825First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 20-5237First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-5237First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 47-5237First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 20-5237First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 47-5237First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 47-5237First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor 20-5237First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AA-L-B-U-Q-U-E-R-Q-U-E
- BMoon
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A-L-B-U-Q-U-E-R-Q-U-E / Moon are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A-L-B-U-Q-U-E-R-Q-U-E / Moon are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was A-L-B-U-Q-U-E-R-Q-U-E / Moon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Canada, Denmark, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-5237, released March 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of A-L-B-U-Q-U-E-R-Q-U-E / Moon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-5237, 20-5237, 7M 150, EG 7976) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E2VW-8064-3S H AJ and E2VW-8063-3S H AJ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A-L-B-U-Q-U-E-R-Q-U-E / Moon 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.