US
June 1928- Label and catalog number
- Victor 21253
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
36057Side A
32063Side B
Victor Salon OrchestraSerenade / Serenade
Vinyl pressings
Serenade / Serenade
by Victor Salon Orchestra · 1928
12 pressings8 countriesClassical
Serenade / Serenade was first pressed on vinyl in 1928. 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 / Serenade
4 pressings came out in 1928, 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.
UK
September 1928- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B 2768
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Australia
1928- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice E.A.358
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
110886 A36057A
110887 A32063 VEB
Canada
1928- Label and catalog number
- Victor 21253
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
36057A side label
32063B side label
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.
1920s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.358First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | Canada | Victor 21253First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | US | Victor 21253First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | UK | His Master's Voice B 2768First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | US | Victor 21253Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Czechoslovakia | His Master's Voice AM 1505Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | His Master's Voice A. L. 2032Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Norway | His Master's Voice A. L. 2032Shellac, 10", Reissue | Shellac, 10", Reissue |
| ? | Scandinavia | His Master's Voice A.L. 916Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice HE 2271Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B 2768Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Victor 21253Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASerenade
- BSerenade (Rimpianto)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Serenade / Serenade are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Serenade / Serenade are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1928 and 1941.
When was Serenade / Serenade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1928, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Victor 21253, released June 1928.
How do I tell if my copy of Serenade / Serenade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 21253, B 2768, E.A.358) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 36057 and 32063. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Serenade / 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.