US
January 19, 1948- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38072
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Kings Mills Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CO 38326 C Ⓦ 1AA runout
CO 38322 B Ⓦ 1AB runout
CO 38326A label
CO 38322B label
Frankie Yankovic And His YanksJust Because / (It Happened On) A Night In May
Vinyl pressings
Just Because / (It Happened On) A Night In May
by Frankie Yankovic And His Yanks · 1948
11 pressings4 countriesPolkaFolkWorld& Country
Just Because 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 Just Because
4 pressings came out in 1948, 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
March 1948- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 12359-F
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Bridgeport Pressing
- Runout / matrix
V (-)CO 38326 Ⓦ 1AA side runout
B CO 38322 Ⓦ 1AB side runout
CO 38326A side label
CO 38322B side label
Canada
1948- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C1091
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO 38326 1ASide A runout
CO 38322 1ASide B runout
CO 38326Side A label
CO 38322Side B label
South Africa
1948- Label and catalog number
- Columbia MSA 2
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO.38326Side A label
CO.38322Side B label
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.
1940s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Canada | Columbia C1091First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | South Africa | Columbia MSA 2First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | US | Columbia 38072Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | US | Columbia 38072Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | US | Columbia 12359-FShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | US | Columbia 12359-FShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | US | Columbia 38072First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | US | Columbia 12359-FFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia C1091Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia M.C. 3367Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Columbia 45-12359-F7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AJust Because
- B(It Happened On) A Night In May
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just Because are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Just Because are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Just Because first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1948, in US, Canada, South Africa. One of them is Columbia 38072, released January 19, 1948.
How do I tell if my copy of Just Because is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 38072, 12359-F, C1091, MSA 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CO 38326 C Ⓦ 1A and CO 38322 B Ⓦ 1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just Because 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.