US
April 1948- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-2806
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis pressing
- Runout / matrix
20-2806A ]]S 6 IV LSide A runout
20-2806B ]]S 5 IV 13 LSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Texarkana Baby / Bouquet Of Roses
by Eddy Arnold · 1948
21 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Texarkana Baby / Bouquet Of Roses was first pressed on vinyl in 1948. 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 Texarkana Baby / Bouquet Of Roses
4 pressings came out in 1948, 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
April 1948- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-2806
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis pressing
US
1948- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-2806
- Format
- Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" · Hollywood pressing
- Runout / matrix
20-2806A L IV 4SSide A Runout stamped
20-2806B L IV 6SSide B Runout stamped
US
1948- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-2806
- Format
- Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" · Camden pressing
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | US | RCA Victor 20-2806First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1948 | US | RCA Victor 20-2806First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1948 | US | RCA Victor 20-2806First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | US | RCA Victor 20-2806First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | Canada | RCA Victor 48-00017", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor 48-00017", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor 48-00017", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor 48-00017", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor 48-00017", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor 48-00017", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor 48-00017", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 58-0073Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice BD 1234Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice BD 1234Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | His Master's Voice A. L. 3001Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B.D.1234Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA 100437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 447-05107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 48-00017", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 447-05107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 447-05107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ATexarkana Baby
- BBouquet Of Roses
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Texarkana Baby / Bouquet Of Roses are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Texarkana Baby / Bouquet Of Roses are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1948 and 1952.
When was Texarkana Baby / Bouquet Of Roses first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1948, in US. One of them is RCA Victor 20-2806, released April 1948.
How do I tell if my copy of Texarkana Baby / Bouquet Of Roses is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20-2806) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 20-2806A ]]S 6 IV L and 20-2806B ]]S 5 IV 13 L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Texarkana Baby / Bouquet Of Roses 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.
