US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International MSI-010
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MSI-010-AA Side Label
MSI-010-BB Side Label
The Charlie Calello OrchestraCalello Serenade
Vinyl pressings
Calello Serenade
by The Charlie Calello Orchestra · 1979
15 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Calello Serenade was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Calello Serenade
9 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International MSI-010
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International MSI-010
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Australia
December 1979- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor VPL1 4194
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MS1 010-A A1A1 DB ATSide A runout stamped / DB AT hand etched
MS1 010-B A1A1 DB ATSide B runout stamped / DB AT hand etched
MSI-010 ASide A label
MSI-010BSide B label
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International MSI-010
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International MSI-010
- Format
- LP, Album, Mixed, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MSI-10-A (Signature) TG. HRunout Side A
MSI-10-B (Signature) TG.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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Midsong International MSI-010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Midsong International MSI-010First yearLP, Album, Mixed, Stereo | LP, Album, Mixed, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Midsong International MD. 1511First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Philippines | A & W Records International AWL - 1026First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | US | Midsong International MSI-010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Midsong International MSI-010LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Midsong International MSI-010First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Midsong International MSI-010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Midland International LPMI-010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Australia | RCA Victor VPL1 4194First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Midsong International 2-47.031LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Midsong International JW 36466LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 66.036LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Quicksilver Records, Inc. QS-1003LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | Midsong International 2-47.031LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Stardust5:37
- A2In The Mood5:35
- A3Opus One4:55
- A4Skyliner4:30
- B1Moonlight Serenade7:10
- B2Sing, Sing, Sing6:00
- B3Temptation5:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Calello Serenade are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Calello Serenade are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1982.
When was Calello Serenade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Midsong International MSI-010.
How do I tell if my copy of Calello Serenade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MSI-010, VPL1 4194, MD. 1511, AWL - 1026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MSI-010-A and MSI-010-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Calello 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.