US
1939- Label and catalog number
- Victor Red Seal 11833
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
5E 11833A 1 (V.E.) 1Side A runout machine stamped
4X 11833B (V.E.) 1Side B runout machine stamped
Boston Pops OrchestraDance Of The Hours
Vinyl pressings
Dance Of The Hours
by Boston Pops Orchestra · 1939
16 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Dance Of The Hours was first pressed on vinyl in 1939. 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 Dance Of The Hours
3 pressings came out in 1939, the album's first year, in 3 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
1939- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice C.2812
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2A92824△ G IA side runout
2A92825△ G IB side runout
2A.92824A side label
2A.92825B side label
Spain
1939- Label and catalog number
- La Voz De Su Amo AF 520
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2A.92824A side label
2A.92825B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo AF 520First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | UK | His Master's Voice C.2812First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | US | Victor Red Seal 11833First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
1940s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | UK | His Master's Voice C.2812Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1941 | US | Victor Red Seal 11833Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1942 | Brazil | Victor Red Seal 11833Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1942 | India | His Master's Voice C 2812Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1942 | UK | His Master's Voice C.2812Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1942 | UK | His Master's Voice C. 2812Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | UK | His Master's Voice C.2812Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice C.2812Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal 11833Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 11833Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 11833Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice C.2812Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Hungary | His Master's Voice EH 959Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- Dance Of The Hours (From "La Gioconda" (Act 3))
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance Of The Hours are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Dance Of The Hours are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1939 and 1947.
When was Dance Of The Hours first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1939, in US, UK, Spain. One of them is Victor Red Seal 11833.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance Of The Hours is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 11833, C.2812, AF 520) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5E 11833A 1 (V.E.) 1 and 4X 11833B (V.E.) 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance Of The Hours 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.
