UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia D.B. 3337
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single · N
- Runout / matrix
CA 22615-1A GA side runout
CA 22614-4A GMB side runout
CA 22615A side label
CA 22614B side label
Eddie CalvertOh, Mein Papa
Vinyl pressings
Oh, Mein Papa
by Eddie Calvert · 1953
27 pressings14 countriesLight MusicPop
Oh, Mein Papa was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Oh, Mein Papa
13 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 7 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia D.B. 3337
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single · N
- Runout / matrix
CA 22615Side A label
CA 22614Side B label
UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia D.B. 3337
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single · N, No Maurice
- Runout / matrix
CA 22615--1ARunout side A, variant 1
CA 22614-4ARunout side B, variant 1
CA 22615--1A RP 2Runout side A, variant 2
CA 22614-4A AH 1Runout side B, variant 2
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Essex Records 336
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B [M 45]-E 556A 1 P 0 P 0Runout, side A, stamped, except [etched]
B [M 45]-E5563 I PIRunout, side B, stamped, except [etched]
E-336ALabel Side A
E-336BLabel Side B
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Essex Records 336
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E336A IV P 5 A MStamped & Etched Side A
E336B II P 3 MStamped & Etched Side B
E-336ALabel A Side
E-336BLabel B Side
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Essex Records 336
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
E336A IV P 5 A MStamped & Etched Side A
E336B II P 3 MStamped & Etched Side B
E-336ALabel A Side
E-336BLabel B Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | Quality 1185First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Quality K1185First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | Denmark | Columbia DB 3337First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Finland | Columbia DYC 150First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Netherlands | Columbia D.B.3337First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Netherlands | Columbia D.B. 3337First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Sweden | Columbia DB 3337First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | Columbia D.B. 3337First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | UK | Columbia D.B. 3337First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | UK | Columbia D.B. 3337First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Essex Records 336First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Essex Records 336First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Essex Records 336First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | Australia | Columbia DO-3625Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | France | Columbia DF 3497Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Columbia DB 3337Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Quality 118510", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Columbia DB 3337Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Columbia DW 5320Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Columbia GN 1449Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Columbia GN 1449Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | South Africa | Columbia D.S.A. 144Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia D.B. 3337Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOh, Mein Papa
- BMystery Street
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh, Mein Papa are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Oh, Mein Papa are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1953 and 1957.
When was Oh, Mein Papa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in UK, US, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Columbia D.B. 3337.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh, Mein Papa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.B. 3337, 336, 1185, K1185) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CA 22615-1A G and CA 22614-4A GM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oh, Mein Papa 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.