France
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F - 2678
- Format
- 7"
Ray Anthony & His OrchestraO Mein Papa / Secret Love
Vinyl pressings
O Mein Papa / Secret Love
by Ray Anthony & His Orchestra · 1953
12 pressings9 countriesPopStage & Screen
O Mein Papa / Secret Love 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 O Mein Papa / Secret Love
5 pressings came out in 1953, 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2678
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-12003-N2 ⌂Runout A, Stamped
45-12011-N2 ⌂Runout B, Stamped
45-12003Label A
45-12011Label B
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2678
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2678
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
Germany
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CF 2678Telefunken CF 2678
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | France | Capitol Records F - 2678First year7" | 7" |
| 1953 | Germany | Capitol Records CF 2678 / Telefunken CF 2678First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2678First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2678First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2678First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records F-12667", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records C 2678Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Capitol Records F - 26787", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records Cap. 115Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 2678Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records C 2678Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | Capitol Records CL 2678Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AO Mein Papa (Oh! My Papa)
- BSecret Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of O Mein Papa / Secret Love are there?
12 vinyl pressings of O Mein Papa / Secret Love are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was O Mein Papa / Secret Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in France, US, Germany. One of them is Capitol Records F - 2678.
How do I tell if my copy of O Mein Papa / Secret Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F - 2678, F2678, 2678, CF 2678) 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 O Mein Papa / Secret Love 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.
