US
November 1, 1931- Label and catalog number
- Oriole 8100
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10875-3 4 8Side A runout
10874-4 4 6Side B runout
10875Side A label
10874Side B label
Carson Robison TrioTwenty One Years / In The Cumberland Mountains
Vinyl pressings
Twenty One Years / In The Cumberland Mountains
by Carson Robison Trio · 1931
14 pressings2 countriesCountryNoveltyFolkWorld
Twenty One Years 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 Twenty One Years
5 pressings came out in 1931, 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
1931- Label and catalog number
- Conqueror 7898
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10875Side A label
10874Side B label
US
1931- Label and catalog number
- Conqueror 7898
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10875-3 2 19Side A runout
10874-4 15Side B runout
10875Side A label
10874Side B label
US
1931- Label and catalog number
- Conqueror 7898
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10875-3 7 6 1 1Stamped Side A
10874-4 8 6 1Stamped Side B
10875Side A label
10874Side B label
US
1931- Label and catalog number
- Oriole 8100
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10875Side A label
10874Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 | US | Conqueror 7898First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1931 | US | Conqueror 7898First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1931 | US | Conqueror 7898First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1931 | US | Oriole 8100First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1931 | US | Oriole 8100First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1931 | US | Romeo 5100Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Melotone 91226Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Sterling 91226Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Royal 391226Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Banner 32305Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Perfect 12759Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Romeo 5100Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Perfect 12759Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Perfect 12759Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATwenty One Years
- BIn The Cumberland Mountains
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Twenty One Years are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Twenty One Years are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Twenty One Years first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1931, in US. One of them is Oriole 8100, released November 1, 1931.
How do I tell if my copy of Twenty One Years is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8100, 7898) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10875-3 4 8 and 10874-4 4 6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Twenty One Years 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.