US
December 1948- Label and catalog number
- Decca 24532
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WL4844T29AA side stamped variant 1
WL4843T24AB side stamped variant 1
WL4844T11A 3 ②A side stamped variant 2
WL4843T10A ②B side stamped variant 2
Bing CrosbyFar Away Places / Tarra Ta-Lara Ta-Lar
Vinyl pressings
Far Away Places / Tarra Ta-Lara Ta-Lar
by Bing Crosby · 1948
10 pressings5 countriesVocalPop
Far Away Places / Tarra Ta-Lara Ta-Lar was first pressed on vinyl in 1948. 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 Far Away Places / Tarra Ta-Lara Ta-Lar
3 pressings came out in 1948, 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.
US
1948- Label and catalog number
- Decca 24532
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
December 1948- Label and catalog number
- Decca 24532
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Red Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
WL4844T3AA side stamped
WL4843T3AB side stamped
L 4844A side label
L 4843B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | US | Decca 24532First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | US | Decca 24532First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | US | Decca 24532First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1949 | Australia | Decca Y6155Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | Canada | Decca 24532Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | New Zealand | Decca Y6155Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | UK | Decca BM 04035Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | UK | Brunswick 04035Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Decca 245327", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Decca 9-245327", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFar Away Places2:57
- BTarra Ta-Lara Ta-Lar2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Far Away Places / Tarra Ta-Lara Ta-Lar are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Far Away Places / Tarra Ta-Lara Ta-Lar are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1948 and 1949.
When was Far Away Places / Tarra Ta-Lara Ta-Lar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1948, in US. One of them is Decca 24532, released December 1948.
How do I tell if my copy of Far Away Places / Tarra Ta-Lara Ta-Lar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 24532) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WL4844T29A and WL4843T24A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Far Away Places / Tarra Ta-Lara Ta-Lar 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.
