US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Masterseal MSLP 5009
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
MS-132 1 13side 1
MS-66-1343 1 S145side 2
Frank Yankovic And His OrchestraPolka Party
Vinyl pressings
Polka Party
by Frank Yankovic And His Orchestra · 1957
13 pressings2 countriesPolkaFolkWorld& Country
Polka Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Polka Party
2 pressings came out in 1957, 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Masterseal MSLP 5009
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
MS 132. SA side runout
MS66 1343 1 R126B side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Masterseal MSLP 5009First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Masterseal MSLP 5009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1957 | US | Masterseal MSLP 5009First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Palace M-704LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Palace PST-704LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Webster M-704 / Palace M-704LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Palace PST-704LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Masterseal MS-37LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Palace P-37LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Masterseal MS-37LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Masterseal MS-132LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Masterseal MSLP 5009LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Masterseal M-626LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Bye-bye Baby Polka
- A2To-the-left To-the-right Polka
- A3Be Happy Polka
- A4My Honey Polka
- A5My Wife's Chirping Voice
- A6Golden Stars Polka
- A7Cherry Polka
- B1It's Raining Polka
- B2Clarinet Polka
- B3Goodtime Polka
- B4Piano Polka
- B5Wedding Bell Polka
- B6Guitar Polka
- B7Dzuleida Polka
- B8Domino Polka
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Polka Party are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Polka Party are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1957 and 1962.
When was Polka Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Masterseal MSLP 5009.
How do I tell if my copy of Polka Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MSLP 5009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MS-132 1 13 and MS-66-1343 1 S145. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Polka Party 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.