US
November 1944- Label and catalog number
- Decca 23364
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
L3475AStamped - side A, variant 1
L3476AStamped - side B, variant 1
L3475A oStamped - side A, variant 2
L3476A oStamped - side B, variant 2
Bing CrosbyDon't Fence Me In / The Three Caballeros
Vinyl pressings
Don't Fence Me In / The Three Caballeros
by Bing Crosby · 1944
15 pressings10 countriesVocalPop
Don't Fence Me In / The Three Caballeros 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 Don't Fence Me In / The Three Caballeros
6 pressings came out in 1944, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1944- Label and catalog number
- Decca BM 03565
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
L3475A UB o TTRunout side A, stamped
L3476A UC L LRunout side B, stamped
L 3475 A BM 03565Label - Side A
L 3476 B BM 03565Label - Side B
Australia
1944- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y5909
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Canada
1944- Label and catalog number
- Decca 23364
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1 23364 AMatrix - Side A
23364B 1Matrix - Side B
L3475AStamped - Side A
L3476AStamped - Side B
Italy
1944- Label and catalog number
- Decca BM 1248
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
L3475AStamped - Side A
L3476AStamped - Side B
(L 3475) L3478ALabel - Side A
(L 3476) L3478BLabel - Side B
Spain
1944- Label and catalog number
- Columbia R 14385
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
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.
1940s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Australia | Decca Y5909First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1944 | Canada | Decca 23364First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1944 | Italy | Decca BM 1248First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1944 | Spain | Columbia R 14385First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1944 | UK | Decca BM 03565First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1944 | US | Decca 23364First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1945 | UK | Brunswick 03565Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Odeon 287003Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Decca BM 03565Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Decca BM 03565Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 03565Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | India | Decca M. 2018Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | Decca 03565Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca BM 03565Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 03565Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ADon't Fence Me In
- BThe Three Caballeros
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Fence Me In / The Three Caballeros are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Don't Fence Me In / The Three Caballeros are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1944 and 1945.
When was Don't Fence Me In / The Three Caballeros first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1944, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca 23364, released November 1944.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Fence Me In / The Three Caballeros is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 23364, BM 03565, Y5909, BM 1248) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L3475A and L3476A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Fence Me In / The Three Caballeros 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.
