US
July 1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 40539
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO53481-2DA side variant 1
CO53486-2DB side variant 1
CO53481-2BA side variant 2
CO53486-2BB side variant 2
The Four LadsMoments To Remember
Vinyl pressings
Moments To Remember
by The Four Lads · 1955
13 pressings6 countriesVocalPop
Moments To Remember was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Moments To Remember
10 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 4 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
July 1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 40539
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO53481-2EA side stamped
CO53486-2EB side stamped
CO 53481Label Side A
CO 53486Label Side B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-40539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP36562-1F TRunout, side A, stamped, variant 1
ZSP36563-1E TRunout, side B, stamped, variant 1
ZSP36562-1D TRunout, side A, stamped, variant 2
ZSP36563-1D TRunout, side B, stamped, variant 2
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-40539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP36562-1HSide A stamped
ZSP36563-1JSide B stamped
ZSP 36562Side A label
ZSP 36563Side B label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-40539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JZSP36562-1A.A-Side Runout Etching
JZSP36563-1A.B-Side Runout Etching
JZSP 36562A-Side Label
JZSP 36563B-Side Label
Canada
July 1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 40539
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C053481-2DSide A Stamped
C053486-2DSide B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Columbia 40539First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Canada | Columbia 4-40539First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Netherlands | Philips B 21711 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Columbia 4-40539First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1955 | US | Columbia 4-40539First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | Columbia 4-40539First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Canada | Columbia 40539First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Columbia 40539First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Columbia 40539First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Australia | Philips B 21711 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Australia | Coronet KS-0057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Philips 321 711 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Philips P.B.520 / Philips B21711HShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMoments To Remember
- BDream On, My Love Dream On
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moments To Remember are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Moments To Remember are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1955 and 1956.
When was Moments To Remember first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada, Australia, Netherlands. One of them is Columbia 40539, released July 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Moments To Remember is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40539, 4-40539, B 21711 H) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CO53481-2D and CO53486-2D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moments To Remember 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.
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