US
March 22, 1945- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 55037
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
xco 33934A side variant 1
xco 33935B side variant 1
XCO 33934 E 1-16 SA side variant 2
2 XCO 33935 D 1 10 MB side variant 2
Frank SinatraOl' Man River / Stormy Weather
Vinyl pressings
Ol' Man River / Stormy Weather
by Frank Sinatra · 1945
16 pressings7 countriesVocalJazzPopStage & Screen
Ol' Man River / Stormy Weather was first pressed on vinyl in 1945. 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 Ol' Man River / Stormy Weather
4 pressings came out in 1945, 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
1945- Label and catalog number
- Columbia
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XCO 33934A side label
XCO 33935B side label
UK
1945- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DX 1216
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM · TT Tax Code
- Runout / matrix
XCO 33934 R 1Side A runout, stamped
XCO 33935 C 1Side B runout, stamped
XCO 33934Side A label
XCO 33935Side B label
Canada
1945- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 25001
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XCO 33934A side label
XCO 33935B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Canada | Columbia C 25001First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1945 | UK | Columbia DX 1216First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1945 | US | ColumbiaFirst yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1945 | US | Columbia 55037First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | Italy | Columbia CQX 16624Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | Columbia 55037Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | UK | Columbia D.X. 1216Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | Columbia 55037Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | Spain | Regal M 15.063Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | UK | Columbia D.X. 1216Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | Coronet KEP-047 / Coronet KEP 0477", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Italy | Philips 322 629 BF7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Italy | CBS 121.0287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Columbia 264578Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Australia | Columbia D0X-765Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | CBS BA 121028 / CBS BA 121.0287" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AOl' Man River4:05
- BStormy Weather4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ol' Man River / Stormy Weather are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Ol' Man River / Stormy Weather are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1945 and 1963.
When was Ol' Man River / Stormy Weather first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1945, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Columbia 55037, released March 22, 1945.
How do I tell if my copy of Ol' Man River / Stormy Weather is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 55037, DX 1216, C 25001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, xco 33934 and xco 33935. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ol' Man River / Stormy Weather 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.
