US
1944- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks M-555Columbia Masterworks M 555
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
B 12472A1 (M 555- 1)
B 12991A2 (M 555-2)
LA 20B1 (M 555-3)
LA 22B2 (M 555-4)
Bing CrosbyCrosby Classics
Vinyl pressings
Crosby Classics
by Bing Crosby · 1944
19 pressings4 countriesVocalPop
Crosby Classics was first pressed on vinyl in 1944. 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 Crosby Classics
3 pressings came out in 1944, 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
1944- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks M-555Columbia Masterworks M 555
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
LA1ASide E
B805ASide F
Canada
1944- Label and catalog number
- Columbia A42
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Canada | Columbia A42First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation |
| 1944 | US | Columbia Masterworks M-555 / Columbia Masterworks M 555First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation |
| 1944 | US | Columbia Masterworks M-555 / Columbia Masterworks M 555First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation |
| 1945 | US | Columbia M 555 / Columbia M-555Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Compilation, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1946 | US | Columbia M-555 / Columbia MM 555Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1947 | US | Columbia M-555 / Columbia MM 555Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1948 | US | Columbia CL 6027LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1949 | Canada | Columbia CL 6027LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1949 | US | Columbia CL 6027LP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| 1949 | US | Columbia CL 6027LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1949 | US | Columbia CL 6027LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1949 | US | Columbia CL 6027LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1949 | US | Columbia CL 6027LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1949 | US | Columbia CL 6027LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | US | Columbia B 280 / Columbia B-2807", 45 RPM, Compilation | 7", 45 RPM, Compilation |
| 1954 | UK | Columbia 33S1036LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Italy | Columbia 33 - QS 6025 / Columbia 33 QS 6025LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia CL 6027LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Columbia 33S1036LP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
Tracklist
- AHow Deep Is The Ocean
- BI've Got The World On A String
- CThe Last Round-Up
- DHome On The Range
- EThanks
- FDown The Old Ox Road
- GPlease
- HMy Honey's Lovin' Arms
- ISome Of These Days
- JShine
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crosby Classics are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Crosby Classics are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1944 and 1955.
When was Crosby Classics first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1944, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia Masterworks M-555.
How do I tell if my copy of Crosby Classics is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-555, A42) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B 12472 and B 12991. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crosby Classics 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.
