Brazil
1944- Label and catalog number
- Decca X-289.507
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
85530A
85531B
Vinyl pressings
Moonlight Serenade / Tuxedo Junction
by The Universal-International Orchestra · 1944
17 pressings9 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
Moonlight Serenade / Tuxedo Junction was first pressed on vinyl in 1944. 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 Moonlight Serenade / Tuxedo Junction
1 pressing came out in 1944, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Brazil | Decca X-289.507First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Germany | Brunswick 12 0147", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Germany | Brunswick 12 0147", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Germany | Brunswick 82 804Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Germany | Brunswick 12 0147", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Italy | Fonit SP. 5700717", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | Norway | Brunswick Br. 82804Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Brunswick 05253Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-290147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Old Gold OG 96517", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 60.937Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Omega 60.937Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Brunswick 12 0147", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Brunswick 12 0147", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Fonit 1864Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Brunswick 0 52537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Norway | Brunswick Br. 82804Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AMoonlight Serenade
- BTuxedo Junction
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moonlight Serenade / Tuxedo Junction are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Moonlight Serenade / Tuxedo Junction are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1944 and 1986.
When was Moonlight Serenade / Tuxedo Junction first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1944, in Brazil. One of them is Decca X-289.507.
How do I tell if my copy of Moonlight Serenade / Tuxedo Junction is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X-289.507) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 85530 and 85531. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moonlight Serenade / Tuxedo Junction 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.
