US
February 1928- Label and catalog number
- Victor 21110
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2 E 21110A (V.E.)Side A runout
2 R 21110A (V.E.)Side B runout
Hilo Hawaiian OrchestraHawaiian Nights / Aloma
Vinyl pressings
Hawaiian Nights / Aloma
by Hilo Hawaiian Orchestra · 1928
15 pressings9 countriesHawaiianPacificFolkWorld
Hawaiian Nights / Aloma 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 Hawaiian Nights / Aloma
5 pressings came out in 1928, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Argentina
1928- Label and catalog number
- Victor 21110
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Australia
1928- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice E.A.310
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
110820 A40527ΔSide A Runout
110821 A40528ΔSide B Runout
110820Side A Label
110821Side B Label
Australia
1928- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice E.A.310
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
110820Side A Label
110821Side B Label
Canada
1928- Label and catalog number
- Victor 21110
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
21110A D (V.E.) 2Side A runout
21110B C (V.E.) 2Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1920s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Argentina | Victor 21110First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.310First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.310First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | Canada | Victor 21110First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | US | Victor 21110First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1930s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | US | Victor 21110Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A. 310Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître K-5489Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E. G. 877Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E. G. 877Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | His Master's Voice A. L. 2060Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice HE 2300Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B 2703Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B.2703Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Victor 21110Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHawaiian Nights
- BAloma
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hawaiian Nights / Aloma are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Hawaiian Nights / Aloma are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1928 and 1930.
When was Hawaiian Nights / Aloma first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1928, in US, Argentina, Australia, Canada. One of them is Victor 21110, released February 1928.
How do I tell if my copy of Hawaiian Nights / Aloma is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 21110, E.A.310) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2 E 21110A (V.E.) and 2 R 21110A (V.E.). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hawaiian Nights / Aloma 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.