US
1947- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor K-8
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
Al Goodman And His OrchestraThe Student Prince
Vinyl pressings
The Student Prince
by Al Goodman And His Orchestra · 1947
15 pressings2 countriesMusicalClassicalStage & Screen
The Student Prince was first pressed on vinyl in 1947. 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 The Student Prince
5 pressings came out in 1947, the album's first year, in 2 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
1947- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor P 180
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
US
1947- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor P 180
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album · Camden Pressing
- Runout / matrix
D 45-0033A 2S W 1Side A runout
A 45-0034A 3S 1Side B Runout
Q 45-0035A 1S 2 2Side C runout
C 45-0036A 2S 1Side D runout
Canada
1947- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor K-8
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
Canada
1947- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor P 180
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Canada | RCA Victor K-8First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | Canada | RCA Victor P 180First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor K-8First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor P 180First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor P 180First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor WK 87", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor LK1014LP | LP |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor LK-1014LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | Canada | RCA Victor WK 87", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor WK 87", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1957 | US | RCA Camden CAL-382 / RCA Camden CAL 382LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1957 | US | RCA Camden CAL-382 / RCA Camden CAL 382LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Camden CAL-382LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | RCA Camden CAL-382LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | RCA Victor EKB 10147", 45 RPM, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Album |
Tracklist
- 1Overture To The Student Prince3:25
- 2Golden Days3:27
- 3Drinking Song2:45
- 4Student's March Song3:15
- 5Deep In My Hear Dear--Part 13:35
- 6Deep In My Heart Dear--Part 23:35
- 7Serenade3:45
- 8Just We Two3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Student Prince are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Student Prince are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1947 and 1957.
When was The Student Prince first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1947, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor K-8.
How do I tell if my copy of The Student Prince is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K-8, P 180) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Student Prince 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.