US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 5327
- Format
- LP, 10"
Ethel SmithGalloping Fingers
Vinyl pressings
Galloping Fingers
by Ethel Smith · 1951
11 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningRagtimeJazzClassical
Galloping Fingers was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Galloping Fingers
2 pressings came out in 1951, 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | Decca DL 5327First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1951 | US | Decca 9-227First year7", 45 RPM, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Album |
| 1954 | US | Decca ED 6697", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| 1957 | Canada | Decca DL 8456LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8456LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8456LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8456LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8456LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Festival Records CFR10-556LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | France | CID UM 233021LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | France | Decca AM 233021 / Decca UM 233021LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
Tracklist
- A1Sleigh Ride
- A2The Galloping Comedians
- A3The 3rd Man Theme
- A4The Cafe Mozart Waltz
- B1Fiddle-Faddle
- B2By The Waters Of Minnetonka
- B3Maple Leaf Rag
- B4Steamboat Rag
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Galloping Fingers are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Galloping Fingers are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1951 and 1957.
When was Galloping Fingers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US. One of them is Decca DL 5327.
How do I tell if my copy of Galloping Fingers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 5327, 9-227) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Galloping Fingers 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.
