US
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSO 1505
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
J2 PY7869-3SA Side Runout
J2 PY7870-3SB Side Runout
Henri René And His OrchestraShow Boat
Vinyl pressings
Show Boat
by Henri René And His Orchestra · 1958
10 pressings3 countriesSoundtrackScoreMusicalStage & Screen
Show Boat was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Show Boat
2 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSO 1505
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
J2 PY7869-2S
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | RCA Victor LSO 1505First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor LSO 1505First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | Australia | RCA L10780LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | Canada | RCA Victor LOP-1505LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | RCA Victor LOP-1505LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | RCA Victor LOP-1505LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor LOP-1505LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA SL10780LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSO-1505LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSO-1505LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Overture
- A2Make Believe
- A3Can't Help Loving Dat Man
- A4I Have The Room Above
- A5Nobody Else But Me
- A6Ol' Man River
- B1You Are Love
- B2Bill
- B3Where's The Mate For Me
- B4Why Do I Love You
- B5Till Good Luck Comes My Way
- B6After The Ball
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Show Boat are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Show Boat are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1958 and 1959.
When was Show Boat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor LSO 1505.
How do I tell if my copy of Show Boat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSO 1505) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J2 PY7869-3S and J2 PY7870-3S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Show Boat 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.