US
February 1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27964
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W80575T36A 1A side stamped, variant 1
W74226T50A 1B side stamped, variant 1
W80575T16AA side stamped, variant 2
W74226T30A 6B side stamped, variant 2
Fred Waring & The PennsylvaniansTulips And Heather / You'll Never Walk Alone
Vinyl pressings
Tulips And Heather / You'll Never Walk Alone
by Fred Waring & The Pennsylvanians · 1952
11 pressings2 countriesVocalPop
Tulips And Heather was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Tulips And Heather
7 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 2 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
February 1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27964
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W80575T14A 6Side A runout
W74226T7A 6Side B runout
80575Side A label
74226★Side B label
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-27964
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45W 80575 1Run-out stamp side A
45W 74226 6Run-out stamp side B
45-80575Label side A
45-74226Label side B
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-27964
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45W 80575 4Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
45W 74226 5Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
45W 80575 1 3Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
45W 74226 6 3Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27964
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Canada
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27964
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Canada | Decca 27964First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Canada | Decca 9-27964First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | US | Decca 9-27964First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | US | Decca 9-27964First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | US | Decca 27964First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Decca 27964First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Decca 27964First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Decca 279647", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Decca 9-279647", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Decca 279647", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Decca 9-279647", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ATulips And Heather2:52
- BYou'll Never Walk Alone3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tulips And Heather are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tulips And Heather are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Tulips And Heather first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca 27964, released February 1952.
How do I tell if my copy of Tulips And Heather is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 27964, 9-27964) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W80575T36A 1 and W74226T50A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tulips And Heather 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.
