US
1928- Label and catalog number
- Victrola 1325
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
25134A side label
8939B side label
Fritz KreislerSouvenir / Old Folks At Home ('Way Down Upon De Swanee River)
Vinyl pressings
Souvenir / Old Folks At Home ('Way Down Upon De Swanee River)
by Fritz Kreisler · 1928
10 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassicalFolkWorld
Souvenir was first pressed on vinyl in 1928. 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 Souvenir
3 pressings came out in 1928, 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.
UK
1928- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A. 975
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A25134∆ 4H 8-7913Runout side A, variant 1
A8939∆ 3O 8-7914Runout side B, variant 1
A25134∆ 4A 8-7913 3Runout side A, variant 2
A8939∆ 8P 8-7914 2Runout side B, variant 2
Australia
1928- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A. 975
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1920s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Australia | His Master's Voice D.A. 975First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A. 975First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | US | Victrola 1325First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | US | Victor Red Seal 1325Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor Red Seal 1325Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 1325Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal 1325Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" DA 975Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | India | His Master's Voice DA. 975Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | His Master's Voice D.A.-N. 975Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASouvenir
- BOld Folks At Home ('Way Down Upon De Swanee River)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Souvenir are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Souvenir are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1928 and 1947.
When was Souvenir first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1928, in US, UK, Australia. One of them is Victrola 1325.
How do I tell if my copy of Souvenir is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1325, D.A. 975) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 25134 and 8939. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Souvenir 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.