US
November 1909- Label and catalog number
- Victrola 87502
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided
- Runout / matrix
R 87502Runout Side A
Geraldine FarrarContes D' Hoffman-Barcarole (Oh, Night Of Love)
Vinyl pressings
Contes D' Hoffman-Barcarole (Oh, Night Of Love)
by Geraldine Farrar · 1909
11 pressings5 countriesOperaClassical
Contes D' Hoffman-Barcarole was first pressed on vinyl in 1909. 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 Contes D' Hoffman-Barcarole
1 pressing came out in 1909, 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.
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.
1900s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | US | Victrola 87502First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided |
1910s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | US | Victrola 87502Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress |
| 1912 | US | Victrola 87502Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress |
| 1914 | US | Victor 87502Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress |
| 1918 | US | Victrola 87502Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress |
| 1918 | US | Victrola 87502Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | His Master's Voice 87502Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided |
| ? | France | Disque Pour Gramophone 7-34000Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided |
| ? | Germany | Grammophon 79500Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided |
| ? | Germany | Grammophon 7-34000Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7-34000Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided |
Tracklist
- AContes D' Hoffman-Barcarole (Oh, Night Of Love)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Contes D' Hoffman-Barcarole are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Contes D' Hoffman-Barcarole are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1909 and 1918.
When was Contes D' Hoffman-Barcarole first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1909, in US. One of them is Victrola 87502, released November 1909.
How do I tell if my copy of Contes D' Hoffman-Barcarole is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 87502) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R 87502. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Contes D' Hoffman-Barcarole 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.