Canada
1949- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 48-0056
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Green
Hank Snow And His Rainbow Ranch BoysMarriage Vow / The Star Spangled Waltz
Vinyl pressings
Marriage Vow / The Star Spangled Waltz
by Hank Snow And His Rainbow Ranch Boys · 1949
11 pressings3 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Marriage Vow / The Star Spangled Waltz was first pressed on vinyl in 1949. 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 Marriage Vow / The Star Spangled Waltz
7 pressings came out in 1949, 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.
Canada
1949- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 58-0115
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
58-00115ASide A
58-00115BSide B
Canada
1949- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 48-0056
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Green
- Runout / matrix
48-0056 ARunout A
48-0056 BRunout B
US
May 1, 1949- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 21-0062
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1949- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 48-0056
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1949- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 48-0056
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Green
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.
1940s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Canada | RCA Victor 48-0056First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1949 | Canada | RCA Victor 58-0115First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | Canada | RCA Victor 48-0056First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor 48-0056First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor 48-0056First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor 48-0056First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor 21-0062First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | New Zealand | RCA 4/600457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | His Master's Voice HR.10157Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 447-05557", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 48-00567", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AMarriage Vow
- BThe Star Spangled Waltz
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marriage Vow / The Star Spangled Waltz are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Marriage Vow / The Star Spangled Waltz are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1949 and 1958.
When was Marriage Vow / The Star Spangled Waltz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1949, in Canada, US. One of them is RCA Victor 48-0056.
How do I tell if my copy of Marriage Vow / The Star Spangled Waltz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 48-0056, 58-0115, 21-0062) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marriage Vow / The Star Spangled Waltz 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.