US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27478
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WL6032A5 6Side A
WL6033A8 6Side B
Bing CrosbyWith My Shillelagh Under My Arm / St. Patrick's Day Parade
Vinyl pressings
With My Shillelagh Under My Arm / St. Patrick's Day Parade
by Bing Crosby · 1951
11 pressings2 countriesVocalPop
With My Shillelagh Under My Arm was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 With My Shillelagh Under My Arm
2 pressings came out in 1951, 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27478
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WL6032T5A ②Side A
WL6033T3ASide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | Decca 27478First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Decca 27478First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-650077", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-650077", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-650077", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA-650077", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca 274787", Single, Reissue, 45 RPM | 7", Single, Reissue, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 9-274787", Single, Reissue, 45 RPM | 7", Single, Reissue, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 9-274787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-650077", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Decca 9-274787", Single, Reissue, 45 RPM | 7", Single, Reissue, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWith My Shillelagh Under My Arm2:24
- BSt. Patrick's Day Parade2:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of With My Shillelagh Under My Arm are there?
11 vinyl pressings of With My Shillelagh Under My Arm are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1951 and 1980.
When was With My Shillelagh Under My Arm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US. One of them is Decca 27478.
How do I tell if my copy of With My Shillelagh Under My Arm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 27478) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WL6032A5 6 and WL6033A8 6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is With My Shillelagh Under My Arm 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.
