US
1931- Label and catalog number
- Vocalion 5476
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C 6867 A 2 6Side A Runout
C-6868-A 1Side B Runout
6867Side A label
6868Side B label
Bradley KincaidThe Red River Valley / A Picture From Life's Other Side
Vinyl pressings
The Red River Valley / A Picture From Life's Other Side
by Bradley Kincaid · 1931
10 pressings4 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The Red River Valley was first pressed on vinyl in 1931. 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 The Red River Valley
5 pressings came out in 1931, 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.
US
1931- Label and catalog number
- Melotone M 12183
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C6867A 3 -|Side A, Runout
C-6868-A 3 -|Side B, Runout
US
1931- Label and catalog number
- Melotone M 12183
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C6867A 1 -|Side A Runout
C-6868-A 1 -|Side B Runout
Australia
1931- Label and catalog number
- Panachord P12183
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M12183Side A Runout
M12183-Side B Runout
12183ASide A label
12183BSide B label
Ireland
1931- Label and catalog number
- Decca W.4475
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C6867A 1 -|Side A Runout
C-6868-A 1 -|Side B Runout
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.
1930s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Australia | Panachord P12183First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1931 | Ireland | Decca W.4475First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1931 | US | Vocalion 5476First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1931 | US | Melotone M 12183First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1931 | US | Melotone M 12183First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | US | Perfect 7-06-71Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Melotone 12183Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Melotone 12183Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Polk P9050Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Vocalion 5476Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Red River Valley
- BA Picture From Life's Other Side
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Red River Valley are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Red River Valley are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1931 and 1937.
When was The Red River Valley first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1931, in US, Australia, Ireland. One of them is Vocalion 5476.
How do I tell if my copy of The Red River Valley is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5476, M 12183, P12183, W.4475) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C 6867 A 2 6 and C-6868-A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Red River Valley 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.