Sunday, July 14, 2013

Record #0424: Diana / Don't Gamble With Love – PAUL ANKA

ABC-Paramount 9831 (original) USA, Jul. 2, 1957
Words & Music bySide A – Paul Anka; Side B – Anka
Musicians: Paul Anka (lead vocals) with an orchestra and chorus conducted by Sid Feller or Don Costa
Recording sessions: Produced by Don Costa in New York, NY, May 20, 1957
Highest chart positions:  US #1, US R&B #1, UK#1, Germany #2

This was recorded in Anka's first recording session with ABC-Paramount. He had released one single ("I Confess" / "Blau-Wile Deveest Fontaine") before this one in September 1956, but that didn't have much success. That's a collector's item, though; listed at $80 for a NM.

It's been estimated that over 9 million copies of this hit single have been sold.

List price:  Very Good+ is $10, Near Mint is $20

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