US
August 21, 1946- Label and catalog number
- Decca 23714
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WL 4269T11ARunout stamped Side A
WL 4270T5ARunout stamped Side B
L 4269Label Side A
L 4270Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
Avalon / Anniversary Song
by Al Jolson · 1946
26 pressings5 countriesMusic HallVocalPopStage & Screen
Avalon / Anniversary Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1946. 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 Avalon / Anniversary Song
6 pressings came out in 1946, the album's first year, in 3 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
November 1946- Label and catalog number
- Decca 23714
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WL 4269T6ARunout side A variant 1
WL 4270T13ARunout side B variant 1
WL 4268T15A 5Runout side A variant 2
WL 4270T16A 1 5Runout side B variant 2
US
November 1946- Label and catalog number
- Decca 23714
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WL4269T10AA side variant 1
WL4270T11AB side variant 1
WL4269T3A ②A side variant 2
WL4270T19A ②B side variant 2
US
1946- Label and catalog number
- Decca 23714
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WL4269T24A 2 ④Stamped, runout side A, variant 1
WL4270T20A ④Stamped, runout side B, variant 1
WL4269T13AStamped, runout side A, variant 2
WL4270T9AStamped, runout side B, variant 2
UK
1946- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 03702
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · NP Tax Code
- Runout / matrix
WL4269T3A UN NP 2Runout Side A
WL4270T3A UM NPRunout Side B
L.4269Label Side A
L.4270Label Side B
Canada
1946- Label and catalog number
- Decca 23714
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
23714A 1Runout Groove Stamped A
WL4269T37Runout Groove Stamped A
23714B 1Runout Groove Stamped B
WL4270T3ARunout Groove Stamped B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Canada | Decca 23714First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | UK | Brunswick 03702First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | Decca 23714First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | Decca 23714First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | Decca 23714First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | Decca 23714First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | UK | Brunswick 03702Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-237147", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1953 | UK | Brunswick 03702Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1953 | UK | Brunswick 03702Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-237147", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Decca 237147", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1961 | US | Decca 237147", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Repress · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Repress · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Decca 237147", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-600387", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-600387", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-600387", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-600387", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Odeon 299018Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Decca BM 03702Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA 600387", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA 600387", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Decca 9-237147", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 03702Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 03702Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 03702Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AAvalon2:18
- BAnniversary Song3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Avalon / Anniversary Song are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Avalon / Anniversary Song are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1946 and 1980.
When was Avalon / Anniversary Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1946, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Decca 23714, released August 21, 1946.
How do I tell if my copy of Avalon / Anniversary Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 23714, 03702) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WL 4269T11A and WL 4270T5A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Avalon / Anniversary Song 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.
