For the First Time (Mario Lanza album)
For the First Time is a soundtrack album by tenor Mario Lanza containing songs featured in the 1959 Corona Films production For the First Time that he starred in. The album was released by RCA Victor in the same year.
Release
The album was released on the RCA Victor record label in 1959 – to coincide with the release of the film.The album was available on LP, catalog numbers LCS-2338 and LM-2211.
There was also an EP titled For the First Time. It had a relatively short runtime, with only five songs across its two sides.
Reception
Billboard chose the album for its "Spotlight winners of the week" section, listing it one of the albums with the "strongest sales potential". The review stated: "The tunes are melodic, and Lanza wraps them up pleasantly and lyrically. A good cover shot of Mario Lanza and sound are plus factors."The album peaked at number 7 on Billboard's stereo LPs chart and at number 13 on the mono one.
Track listing
LPAll the tracks are taken from the soundtrack of the Corona Films production For the First Time.
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