US
October 1936- Label and catalog number
- Victor Red Seal 4321
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B 4321A (V. E.) 1Side A runout
A 4321B (V. E.) 1Side B runout
Boston Pops OrchestraHungarian Dance No. 5 / Hungarian Dance No. 6
Vinyl pressings
Hungarian Dance No. 5 / Hungarian Dance No. 6
by Boston Pops Orchestra · 1936
12 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Hungarian Dance No. 5 was first pressed on vinyl in 1936. 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 Hungarian Dance No. 5
2 pressings came out in 1936, 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.
Canada
1936- Label and catalog number
- Victor 4321
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1 4321A (V.E.)Stamped Runout A
1 4321B (V.E.)Stamped Runout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Canada | Victor 4321First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1936 | US | Victor Red Seal 4321First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.1864Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2253Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | US | Victor Red Seal 4321Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | US | Victor Red Seal 4321Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1942 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8571Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor Red Seal 4321Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 4321Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 4321Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 4321Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 4321Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AHungarian Dance No. 5
- BHungarian Dance No. 6
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hungarian Dance No. 5 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hungarian Dance No. 5 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1936 and 1947.
When was Hungarian Dance No. 5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1936, in US, Canada. One of them is Victor Red Seal 4321, released October 1936.
How do I tell if my copy of Hungarian Dance No. 5 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4321) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B 4321A (V. E.) 1 and A 4321B (V. E.) 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hungarian Dance No. 5 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.
