UK
June 1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-U8287
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSLF.1300Side B label
Slim WhitmanSerenade
Vinyl pressings
Serenade
by Slim Whitman · 1956
10 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Serenade was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Serenade
8 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
UK
June 1956- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HL-U.8287
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSL-1189-1 BBH CA-HA stamped
MSL-1300-1 BUH CA-HB stamped
MSL.1189A label
MSL.1300B label
UK
June 1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-U 8287
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-MSL-1189-1C B 1Side A runout, variant 2
45-MSL-1300-1C UH 1Side B runout, variant 2
MSL.1189
MSL.1300
UK
June 1956- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HL-U.8287
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSL-1189-1Runout side A, stamped
MSL-1300-1Runout side B, stamped
MSL.1189Label side A
MSL.1300Label side B
Netherlands
August 15, 1956- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings L 551
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Australia
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-1087
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSL1189A side label
MSL1300B side label
LON1166A side label
LON1167B 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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | London Records HL-1087First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | France | London Records 45.8287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.118First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | London Records 45-HL-U8287First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | London American Recordings HL-U.8287First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | London Records 45-HL-U 8287First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | London American Recordings HL-U.8287First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Netherlands | London American Recordings L 551First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HL-U.8287Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HL-U.8287Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASerenade
- BI Talk To The Waves
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Serenade are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Serenade are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Serenade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in UK, Netherlands, Australia, France and more. One of them is London Records 45-HL-U8287, released June 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Serenade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-HL-U8287, HL-U.8287, 45-HL-U 8287, L 551) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MSLF.1300. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Serenade 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.
