UK
1938- Label and catalog number
- Decca F. 7013
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
DLA.1382G side label
DLA.1385H side label
American Legion BandMarches By John Philip Sousa
Vinyl pressings
Marches By John Philip Sousa
by American Legion Band · 1938
14 pressings3 countriesMarchesBrass & Military
Marches By John Philip Sousa was first pressed on vinyl in 1938. 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 Marches By John Philip Sousa
1 pressing came out in 1938, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | UK | Decca F. 7013First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
1940s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | US | Decca 22Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1942 | US | Decca 22Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1949 | US | Decca DL 5075LP, 10", Album, Reissue | LP, 10", Album, Reissue |
| 1949 | US | Decca DL 5075LP, 10", Album, Reissue | LP, 10", Album, Reissue |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-427", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Box Set |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-427", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Decca ED 5767", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Decca 22Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | US | Decca 9-427", 45 RPM, Album, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Decca ED 5767", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| ? | US | Decca ED 5767", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Decca 22Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | US | Decca 9-427", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Stars And Stripes Forever
- BHail To The Spirit Of Liberty
- CWashington Post
- DHands Across The Sea
- ESemper Fidelis
- FThe Thunderer
- GHigh School Cadets - March
- HLiberty Bell - March
- IKing Cotton
- JEl Capitan
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marches By John Philip Sousa are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Marches By John Philip Sousa are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1938 and 1950.
When was Marches By John Philip Sousa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1938, in UK. One of them is Decca F. 7013.
How do I tell if my copy of Marches By John Philip Sousa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F. 7013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DLA.1382 and DLA.1385. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marches By John Philip Sousa 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.